An Approach for the Metamodel of the Framework for a Partial Agile Method Adaptation

Abstract

Today, such information system development methods as Extreme Programming, Scrum, Dynamic Systems Development Method, Crystal family, Agile modeling, OpenUP and others are being positioned as proven alternatives to the more traditional plan-driven approaches. However, although there are a variety of agile methods to choose from, the formal methods for their partial adaptation and customization are lacking. The main aim of this paper is to present a metamodel of the framework for a partial agile method adaptation. The paper presents the process of metamodel construction from the concepts that are both direct and indirect solutions to the sub-problems of the partial agile method adaptation. The presented paper extends some of our earlier and more fragmented findings that have been described in our previous work.

Agile Manifesto and Practices Selection for Tailoring Software Development: A Systematic Literature Review

“…Over the last decade, many agile methods have been proposed based on the Agile Manifesto to meet specific requirements and situations. For instance, Scrum is proposed with the objective to put more focus on project management organization while XP is designed to be more responsive to customer requirement changes [28]. Although agile methods are flexible, they may not be easy to adopt.…”

Key Factors for Selecting an Agile Method: A Systematic Literature Review

“…Both are combined to elicit and prioritize the best Agile method practices [39]. However, the researchers state that this approach is limited to only two criteria and it could be enhanced by some more selection factors [39]. It has been suggested that issues such as quality, scope and time should also be taken into consideration [5].…”

“…However, the additional criteria were not discussed [41]. Selection of Practices in Agile methods [39] The researchers proposed a formal method of prioritizing the practices in Agile methods, whereby two approaches are derived from the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision making technique, namely Rule-Description-Practice (RDP) techniques and cost-value analysis [39]. Both are combined to elicit and prioritize the best Agile method practices [39].…”

“…On the other hand, some methods such as DSDM [23] and ISD [18] are more complete and require less tailoring. Obviously, a way needs to be found to ensure that the most appropriate Agile method is selected [39]- [41] for a specific project. Therefore, researchers and practitioners in the Agile methods domain have started to investigate various techniques to select the most suitable Agile method for a particular project.…”

“…Selection of Practices in Agile methods [39] The researchers proposed a formal method of prioritizing the practices in Agile methods, whereby two approaches are derived from the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision making technique, namely Rule-Description-Practice (RDP) techniques and cost-value analysis [39]. Both are combined to elicit and prioritize the best Agile method practices [39]. However, the researchers state that this approach is limited to only two criteria and it could be enhanced by some more selection factors [39].…”