Self-adaptability of agile software processes: a case study on post-iteration workshops

Outi Salo; Kari Kolehmainen; Pekka Kyllönen; Jani Löthman; Sanna Salmijärvi; Pekka Abrahamsson

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-24853-8_21

Self-adaptability of agile software processes: a case study on post-iteration workshops

Outi Salo, Kari Kolehmainen, Pekka Kyllönen, Jani Löthman, Sanna Salmijärvi, Pekka Abrahamsson

University of Oulu

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Abstract

None of the agile methods are claimed to fit all development situations. A team should attempt to adapt the methods and practices to fit their specific needs. For that reason agile principles call for self-reflection on a regular basis in order to identify where and how to make improvements. While some systematic approaches on how to execute this self-reflection process effectively have already been proposed, little empirical evidence currently exists. This paper reports empirical results based on a study where a project team conducted a self-reflection process called "post-iteration workshop" in order to improve and optimize the adopted practices in an XP project. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from four 1-2 hour workshops. The results show that with less than 4% effort it is possible to hold post-iteration workshops that significantly help to improve and optimize practices and enhance the learning and satisfaction of the project team.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering
Subtitle of host publication	5th International Conference, XP 2004
Publisher	Springer
Pages	184-193
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-540-24853-8
ISBN (Print)	3-540-22137-9, 978-3-540-22137-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24853-8_21
Publication status	Published - 2004
MoE publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	5th International Conference on Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering, XP 2004 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Duration: 5 Apr 2004 → 8 Apr 2004 Conference number: 5

Publication series

Series	Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume	3092
ISSN	0302-9743

Conference

Conference	5th International Conference on Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering, XP 2004
Abbreviated title	XP 2004
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Period	5/04/04 → 8/04/04

Keywords

agile software development
SPI
software process improvement

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Salo, O, Kolehmainen, K, Kyllönen, P, Löthman, J, Salmijärvi, S & Abrahamsson, P 2004, Self-adaptability of agile software processes: a case study on post-iteration workshops. in Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering: 5th International Conference, XP 2004. Springer, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 3092, pp. 184-193, 5th International Conference on Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering, XP 2004, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 5/04/04. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24853-8_21

Self-adaptability of agile software processes: a case study on post-iteration workshops. / Salo, Outi; Kolehmainen, Kari; Kyllönen, Pekka et al.
Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering: 5th International Conference, XP 2004. Springer, 2004. p. 184-193 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 3092).

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