ERIC Number: EJ971758
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 13
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Accelerating Software Development through Agile Practices--A Case Study of a Small-Scale, Time-Intensive Web Development Project at a College-Level IT Competition
Zhang, Xuesong; Dorn, Bradley
Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, v11 p25-37 2012
Agile development has received increasing interest both in industry and academia due to its benefits in developing software quickly, meeting customer needs, and keeping pace with the rapidly changing requirements. However, agile practices and scrum in particular have been mainly tested in mid- to large-size projects. In this paper, we present findings from a case study of agile practices in a small-scale, time-intensive web development project at a college-level IT competition. Based on the observation of the development process, the interview of the project team, and the study of relevant documents, we describe how agile practices, such as daily scrums, backlogs, and sprints, were successfully adopted to the project development. We also describe several supporting activities that the team employed, including cross-leveling of knowledge, socialization, and multiple communication modes. Finally, we discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing agile practices in the case project reported, as well as contribution and limitation of our findings. (Contains 2 tables and 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Software, Methods, Design, Teamwork, Group Activities, Student Projects, Computer Science Education, Internet, Program Descriptions, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Observation, Content Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Programming, Information Technology, College Students, Program Development
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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