Reference no: EM133680161
Professional Practice in Information Technology
Agile Methodology Research
Overview
The purpose of this task is to deepen your understanding of Agile methodology and its different branches. You will be required to research and compare at least three Agile branches by describing their advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics. The goal is to evaluate how each Agile branch can benefit your field of IT, considering your personal experience and research.
Please note that this is a Distinction task. The higher a task's grade is, the more abstract the instructions will be, and you will be expected to put in significant effort and produce high- quality work.
Task Instructions
You would need to submit one file for this assignment. Provide an essay (500-1000 words) on Agile and its branches. Your essay should include:
Introduction: Select at least three Agile branches (e.g., Kanban, Extreme Programming, Lean, Crystal, Feature Driven Development) and provide a brief overview of them.
Description and Analysis: Describe each Agile branch in detail. Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each branch based on your research and personal perspective. Discuss the characteristics of each Agile branch that are particularly suitable for your field of IT (e.g., web development, networking, computer science), and explain why.
Comparison: Create a table or chart that compares the different Agile branches, based on the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages that are important in your field of IT. Select at least three characteristics that are relevant to your field and evaluate how each Agile branch meets these criteria. Provide examples to support your analysis.
Reflection: In a brief paragraph (less than 200 words), reflect on which Agile branch you believe would be most suitable for a software development project in your field of IT, based on your analysis and personal experience. Explain why you chose this branch and how it could benefit the project.