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Causal Interactions in Agile Application Development

Authors :
Saulius Gudas
Karolis Noreika
Source :
Mathematics, Vol 10, Iss 9, p 1497 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

Abstract

The Agile approach and tools are popular for the management of Enterprise Application Software (EAS) development. This article focuses on the issue of inconsistency between strategic business objectives and the functionality of the software developed. Agile management tools lack the functionality of EAS project activities coordination. This article aims to rethink Agile project management using the causal modelling approach. A causal model of Agile project management using a management transaction (MT) concept was developed. The notion of the space of processes was used to identify the MTs location along the axes of aggregation, generalization, and time and to formalize their interaction specifications. Taxonomy of the coordination meta-types and types was developed using the identifiers of the MTs. The modified Agile activities hierarchy was developed, and vertical and horizontal causal interactions between Agile activities were identified. This modified Agile management model helps to consistently track the integrity of EAS project content. Complexity indicators were introduced to evaluate the EAS project complexity and their average and normalized values are presented. Additional attributes in the Agile management tool Jira are proposed. Monitoring mismatch between strategic business objectives and development activities content helps to improve the success of EAS projects delivery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22277390
Volume :
10
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8d9230c01a6640cd9a1273781bc686b1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/math10091497