Posts Tagged ‘software’

Agile > waterfall ???

January 16, 2009

The debate over what development method is better is still being waged. The agile method is not new to Information Technology anymore and has gotten put though he passes in many projects, of varying types, and by many teams worldwide. Since offering a compelling alternative to the stoic waterfall model it is time to ponder the question does agile live up to or even surpass the waterfall method?

In my professional experience working for various organizations in New York I would argue yes. But mine would be an argument based mostly on qualitative results. Today I stumbled upon this quantitative explanation of the agile method’s superiority to the waterfall model.

Also, I am interested to gather the thoughts of Information Technology professionals who lived on both sides of the fence and can offer opinions on this subject.