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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  • I am not too comfortable in mixing ‘software engineering methodology’  and the resultant debates about waterfall vs Agile and Scrum and the like as this mixes up structural dimensions. To me, the critical decision in software engineering/development is the language chosen, and this is dependent on what sort of software is being developed. IMHO,  software is grown, over time, from its initial capabilities onward. In aeronautics, though of course, the product, an airplane, does not fly a little bit. Software can be improved, expanded/extended over time. Also there is a great difference from web based, HTML ‘software’ and industrial strength compiled software that are more fundamental than project management methodologies, Agile,Waterfall and the like.

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  • I am not too comfortable in mixing ‘software engineering methodology’  and the resultant debates about waterfall vs Agile and Scrum and the like as this mixes up structural dimensions. To me, the critical decision in software engineering/development is the language chosen, and this is dependent on what sort of software is being developed. IMHO,  software is grown, over time, from its initial capabilities onward. In aeronautics, though of course, the product, an airplane, does not fly a little bit. Software can be improved, expanded/extended over time. Also there is a great difference from web based, HTML ‘software’ and industrial strength compiled software that are more fundamental than project management methodologies, Agile,Waterfall and the like.

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