If you are new to Software Development, it is important to know that there are different schools of thought on the best way to turn your application idea into a reality. In an ideal sense, different methodologies align with different project characteristics that are usually defined by the person or organization paying for the work. However, Segue has found that it is rare that a methodology can be followed in its ideal form, and it takes a hybrid approach and some real-world sensibilities to ensure that your development team can bring the customer’s application to life: within budget, timeline, and meeting or exceeding their expectations.
As a customer of software development services, the following infographic highlights some common project characteristics and how two well-known software methodologies align with them. It would be wrong to promise that you could “Frankenstein” together a development plan by picking from the below list, but this could help you determine what project aspects are most important to you, and which methodology better aligns with your needs.
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Originally published on November 3, 2015.