iii - agile software development

Question 1

Scaling agile methods for large systems is [1]. Large systems need up-front design and some documentation. [2] is practically impossible when there are several separate development teams working on a project.

Answer 1

1. difficult
2. Continuous integration

Question 2

The [1] is an agile method that provides a project management framework. It is centered around a set of sprints, which are fixed time periods when a system increment is developed. Planning is based on prioritizing a backlog of work and selecting the highest priority tasks for a sprint.

Answer 2

1. Scrum method

Question 3

A particular strength of extreme programming is the development of [1] before a program feature is created. All tests must successfully execute when an increment is integrated into a system.

Answer 3

1. automated tests

Question 4

is a well-known agile method that integrates a range of good programming practices such as frequent releases of the software, continuous software improvement, and customer participation in the development team.

Answer 4

Extreme programming

Question 5

The decision on whether to use an agile or a plan-driven approach to development should depend on the[1], the [2], and the [3] developing the system

Answer 5

1. type of software being developed
2. capabilities of the development team
3. culture of the company

Question 6

are incremental development methods that focus on rapid development, frequent releases of the software, reducing process overheads, and producing high-quality code. They involve the customer directly in the development process.

Answer 6

Agile methods