1. Agility versus Maturity: Is There Really a Trade-Off?
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Vinekar, Vishnu and Huntley, Christopher L.
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COMPUTER software developers , *COMPUTER software development , *AGILE software development , *SOFTWARE architecture , *SYSTEMS design - Abstract
The article focuses on the reasons why software developers are not following agile or formal methods as traditionally conceptualized. It cites the challenges faced by organizations in switching to a purely formal approach and a purely agile one. It mentions the increasing demand for the so-called agile tools to meet the needs of top management. According to emerging empirical evidence, most agile teams utilize some upfront design while most formal methods are iterative.
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- 2010
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