A novel approach for visualization, monitoring, and control techniques for Scrum metric planning using the analytic hierarchy process

Abstract

Although Scrum is one of the most preferred agile development frameworks that guide the development process, measuring sprint productivity is still challenging. In fact, it is hard to provide a continuous measurement during consecutive Scrum sprints, especially selecting the optimal metrics that fit better for real industrial applications. To bridge this gap, we conducted an industrial case study within the TÜBİTAK SAGE software development group to demonstrate the performance and applicability of a systematic selection process for fitting addon components using various scrum metrics tools. Next, we analyzed the combination of software developers' preferences of process metrics concerning their characteristics and their defense industry compatibility. Consequently, we assessed the metrics that might likely integrate into the Scrum development using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The results indicated that the Actionable Agile Addon scored the highest, followed by the Screenful Addon. Ultimately, this contemporary study presented a novel approach that has increased individuals' participation in metric planning, implementation, and monitoring, therefore moving towards more achievable software development goals.

Agile software development approach for 'ad-hoc' IT projects

“…This happened twice during the academic project of mobile solution development and once during the commercial one. If minor issues related to declared availability were reported by some contributors, new team members could be addedwhich is convergent with a study by Tekin et al [46]. This solution was used across four student Sprints, and only once during the execution of the commercial project.…”

Perceived Importance of Metrics for Agile Scrum Environments

“…In addition, in agile development, it is necessary to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes using metrics. Planning and monitoring are necessary for projects developed in Scrum [22]. Previous works developed by Almeida & Carneiro [23], Kurnia et al [24], and López et al [25] were important in synthesizing these metrics considering the whole Scrum development cycle and its ceremonies.…”