Agile Methodologies

In this section we will discuss the method of overcoming the preceding risk factors which are nothing but Agile Methodologies.

Agile Methods The most recent group of methodologies built on an iterative model are known as Agile Methods.  This method mainly minimizes risk of the developer's focus on the smaller deliverable units. Each development cycle will be very smaller and at the end of each cycle the entire team evaluates the project priorities.


The above picture states that Agile method is based on the Iterative Model where the various phases like Requirement gathering, Architecture & Design and all the phases evolve through collaboration between self organized cross functional teams.

Agile Process

Short Iterations
Continuous testing
Self organizing teams
Constant collaboration
Frequent  replanning based on the customers feedback

Agile Merits

Customer satisfaction by frequent delivery of the products
Requirement changes are always welcome
All the teams will be involved in the process, none of the team will be in idle
Completely people oriented
Five minutes of meeting daily with few questions
Return of investment is earlier
Failure is detected at the earlier stage
Easy to monitor the progress of the projects

Agile Drawbacks

Communication difficulties in larger teams
Its mainly developed for smaller teams
When larger teams involved, cycles will be longer and need different approach

Agile are best when

The problem is uncertain and the requirements are volatile
The team is full cooperative and collaborative
The customers approves the agile process

This was just an overview of Agile Methodologies merits, demerits, process and where to use the Agile methods. 

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