Empirical Research on Critical Success Factors of Agile Software Process Improvement

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Research on Explicit and Tacit Knowledge Interaction in Software Process Improvement Project

“…Knowledge creation theory is also applied to analyze the open source software community with successful application of the typical agile software methods, ten principles of knowledge creation in open source software community are put forward as follows: self-organizing, code sharing, adaptation, usability, sustention, talent, interaction, collaboration, happiness, and democracy [15]. The problems studied are as follows: 1) explaining the different success levels of SPI project; 2) potential benefits of capturing tacit knowledge which is easier to be ignored.…”

Identify and Classify Critical Success Factor of Agile Software Development Methodology Using Mind Map

“…Jianping and Routing have designed P company success factors model "leading (recognition of top leaders, participation of top leaders), organization (creating clear vision, building the agile organizational culture, changing the way of management), tools and technology(configuring the necessary tools and infrastructure, using design patterns and other advanced design methods, using software reuse technology), appropriate import(selecting applicable import project, excellence implementation staff, selecting proper agile method practice), training and education(correct understanding and mastery of agile methodologies, enhancing the professional capabilities of the employee ), measuring success(flexible and innovative development method, rapid response to demand, forward looking response to changing factors, successfully building learning organization ) which they verified them by a questionnaire in P Company" [15]. They conclude that education and training play a positive role in agile improvement.…”

Multi-Dimensional Success Factors of Agile Software Development Projects

“…Using advanced technology [14], [16], [17], [24] 27 Selecting proper agile method [13], [12], [24]. [1] 28 Accurate estimates of project resources [16], [24], [1] 29 Good reporting of project status [16] 30 Ability to handle the project's complexity [16] 31 Stakeholder politics [16], [24] …”

“…The collected success factors are summarized in table1. Clear requirements and specifications [22], [16], [15], [20], [13] 2 Clear objectives and goals [22], [12], [14], [16], [20] Effective project management skills [22], [13], [17], [23], [24] 6 User involvement [22], [13], [2], [12], [15], [12 ], [20], [13], [17], [24], [ Realistic budget [22], [20], [13], [24], [1] 22 Familiarity with Technology [22], [13], [17] 23 Minimum change in requirements [22], [2], [13] 24 Risk management [22], [16], [13], [17], [24] 25 Configuring the necessary [14]. [1] tools and infrastructure 26…”

“…The book [13] mentioned the key success factors for agile methods software development, it mentioned that most critical success factors depend on the point of view of the project manager so it advised the project managers to pick the success factors that will bring more return on investment and implement them. The article [14] was talking about the failure factors of the agile software and we get the opposite as success factors.…”