How does the choice of software engineering methodology impact the adaptability and responsiveness of a development team in the face of changing project requirements?

The choice of software engineering methodology directly impacts how effectively a development team can adapt to changing project requirements. Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, enable quick adjustments and continuous collaboration, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness. Conversely, traditional methodologies like Waterfall may hinder the team's ability to respond promptly to evolving project needs, potentially causing delays or inefficiencies.

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  • My day job is software development heavy and I've probably been through a few different methodologies over the last few decades - and quite frankly I've not been overly impressed with any of them. They're all sold, like some new religion, as hailing some bright new world that's completely different from what went before, whereas most seem to boil down to the same basic process - any significant differences really only in scale rather than principle. Get some good people who not only know what they're doing, but also have a through understanding of the existing system they're working on and the end user's requirements, let them do whatever works best for them, and I don't think you'll go far wrong.

       - Andy.

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  • My day job is software development heavy and I've probably been through a few different methodologies over the last few decades - and quite frankly I've not been overly impressed with any of them. They're all sold, like some new religion, as hailing some bright new world that's completely different from what went before, whereas most seem to boil down to the same basic process - any significant differences really only in scale rather than principle. Get some good people who not only know what they're doing, but also have a through understanding of the existing system they're working on and the end user's requirements, let them do whatever works best for them, and I don't think you'll go far wrong.

       - Andy.

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