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OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN AND AGILE METHODOLOGIES 546 slp4
Question :In previous modules, the SDLC or Waterfall method was introduced to allow
users to be involved in the development process in the early stages of analysis. Once
requirements have been gathered, the users were not involved until the system was
being tested and installed, and they were asked to sign off on it. The SDLC approach
has worked well for large project where development takes the longest time. For
medium and small size projects, one approach to the problem of limited user
involvement is to evolve the user continuously throughout the entire analysis and design
process. This approach works best when development can follow analysis-design- code-
test cycle favored by Agile Methodologies. Working in independent modules with users
and IT, module development can be accomplished in six weeks or less. The main
approaches to system development are eXtreme (XP) programming and Scrum. Agile
Methodologies could work in combination with the SDLC if prototypes are used.
The first article in the required readings is very comprehensive explaining Agile
methodologies. Please read the definitions and characteristics, except for case studies.
The second article is an overview of the most common Agile practices.
Required Readings
Cohen, D, Lindvall, M., & Costa, P. (2004). An Introduction to Agile Methods. Elsevier,
Inc. Retrieved from http://www.cs.umd.edu/~mvz/cmsc435-s09/pdf/agile- paper.pdf
VersionOne. (2012). Agile methodologies for software development. Retrieved
from http://www.versionone.com/Agile101/Agile-Development- Methodologies-Scrum-
Kanban-Lean- XP/
Valacich, J., George, J, & Hoffer, J. (2012). Modern Systems Analysis and Design.
Chapter Flashcard sets. Chapter Agile Development #10. [Audio file]. Retrieved
from http://quizlet.com/16362860/modern-systems- analysis-design- chapter-11- flash-
cards/
What have we learned about Agile development methods in practice? Write this
assignment in 2-3 pages.
You will be particularly assessed on:
Your ability to see what the module is all about and to deliver the assignment including
2-3 references.
Your ability to use software techniques and terminology of systems analysis and design
correctly and in context.
Your paper submission must be in MS Word format.
APA formatted references and citations a must