Agile
Agility is an approach to flexible and iterative development of products and services.
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaOrganizational
- Decision typeDesign
- Organizational maturityAdvanced
Technical context
Principles & goals
Use cases & scenarios
Compromises
- Unclear requirements can lead to misunderstandings.
- Lack of discipline can jeopardize the process.
- Excessive adjustments can impair stability.
- Regular communication within the team.
- Prioritizing tasks based on value.
- Involving stakeholders in the process.
I/O & resources
- Stakeholder Requirements
- Market Research
- Technical Specifications
- Working Software
- User Feedback
- Documentation of Results
Description
Agility is a concept aimed at increasing the adaptability and responsiveness of organizations. It promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, and the ability to respond quickly to changes. Agile methods are based on iterative processes where teams work in short cycles to gather feedback and make adjustments.
✔Benefits
- Faster Adaptation to Changes
- Higher Customer Satisfaction
- Improved Team Collaboration
✖Limitations
- Can be difficult to implement in large, complex projects.
- Requires committed and experienced team members.
- Can lead to burnout if not well managed.
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
Measurement of customer satisfaction with the product.
- Lead Time
Time taken to bring a feature from idea to delivery.
- Defect Rate
Number of defects per unit of time or per feature.
Examples & implementations
Scrum in Software Development
A team uses Scrum to organize the development of a new feature and regularly receive feedback from stakeholders.
Kanban in Project Management
A team implements Kanban to visualize the workflow and identify bottlenecks in the process.
Lean Startup
A startup uses lean methods to quickly develop prototypes and test them with real users.
Implementation steps
Implementing Scrum or Kanban.
Training the team in agile methods.
Conducting regular retrospectives.
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Insufficient test coverage.
- Outdated technologies.
- Lack of code documentation.
Known bottlenecks
Misuse examples
- Ignoring customer feedback.
- Sticking to rigid processes.
- Insufficient communication within the team.
Typical traps
- Assuming agility requires no planning.
- Believing that all problems can be solved quickly.
- Overlooking the importance of documentation.
Required skills
Architectural drivers
Constraints
- • Regulatory Requirements
- • Technological Constraints
- • Budget Constraints