Agility versus Maturity: Is There Really a Trade-Off?

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.