One approach to truly deliver software faster is to reduce the duration of all processes in the software development lifecycle. Some who seek faster software delivery have adopted an agile method called Rapid Development.

1. Rapid Development

2. One approach to truly deliver software faster is to reduce the duration
of all processes in the software development lifecycle. Some who seek
faster software delivery have adopted an agile method called Rapid
Development.
Rapid development is a highly iterative software project development
methodology that is more innovative, more agile, with less
documentation, and a higher level of collaboration. Following a rapid
development approach, the project team looks for tasks that can be done
in parallel and completed quickly. For example – grouping modules
together based on their functionality and developing them in parallel
instead of sequentially across several Sprint cycles.
What is Rapid Development?
The Need for Speed: Rapid Development

3. To successfully implement Rapid Development, the project team
must concentrate on several critical areas
 Innovation –
The project team must look to innovative and discover unorthodox
ways to perform tasks and take a more creative proactive approach to code
development. This includes exploring and implementing new coding
techniques and standards.
By constantly challenging traditional methods (and each other), the
team will adopt a more innovative approach when faced with complex
problems. The team will become smarter, less risk adverse, and more eager
to accept technical challenges.

4.  More Agile
When time to market is critical to the success of the project,
the team must follow the mantra of Agile: work quickly and fail fast.
This means moving rapidly from concept to development. Once the
concept is validated by the architect or SME, the development team
begins development. The concept is tweaked and modified as needed
throughout the process. Feedback and recommendations are quickly
assessed and, if accepted, they are implemented.
The goal is to quickly develop a working prototype that can be
demonstrated. By being more agile, the team can validate the proof of
concept quickly to determine whether or not the solution will work.
This approach enables the team to rapidly develop and validate the
proof of concept and prevents them from spending time and effort on a
solution that may not address the needs of the business.

5. Collaboration
For a few hours each day, the project team comes together
for the daily team working session. This can be accomplished by using
one of the many online collaboration tools that exist for teams that are
not co-located. A meeting of minds helps to inspire innovation and
increase collaboration to resolve complex problems.
This level of direct interaction helps to speed up the
development process. During this intense period of collaboration, the
project team will brainstorm on the best way to complete current
tasks, overcome obstacles and issues, and discuss alternatives and
options for future tasks. The team will begin each day’s collaborative
session with a review of the status of activities that are in progress and
upcoming tasks. In addition to level setting, this approach helps to
flush out new risks and potential issues.

6. Less Documentation
“Less documentation" means creating only the documents
that are considered essential by the development team and the
business. The level of detail and type of documents will vary
depending on the size and complexity of the solution and the level of
technical knowledge and expertise of the team.
The goal is to only create documents that are absolutely
required to develop and use the solution. Document needs are
discussed throughout the project.

7. The benefits of Rapid Development
 Products and solutions can be created quickly, reducing time to
market.
 Produces quality products and/or apps that meet the customers’
expectations.
 Challenges every member of the project team to be creative and
carry their weight.
 Enables the business to review progress and provide feedback
throughout the development lifecycle.
 Increases innovation and collaboration in the organization.

8. Three simple rules to make Rapid Development Successful at your
organization
Rule 1 – Take the concept and do thorough Research & Development and
review the findings with the team. R&D is key here.
Rule 2 – After R&D is complete, put together a project team with the right
people and start brainstorming to create the wireframes (aka UI design).
Review the wireframes with the stakeholders and incorporate the feedback
into the next iteration. Feedback is the key here.
Rule 3 – Once the wireframes are accepted, quickly create a working
prototype to showcase the solution to appropriate stakeholders. Once the
proof of concept is validated follow a Rapid Development methodology to
build, test, and deploy the solution. Customer feedback and following the
rapid development methodology is key here.

9. Success Stories
1. By using Rapid Development, PamTen was successful in creating a
working prototype of an online subscription management system in
less than one week for one of our existing clients in the US. Our US
sales team was able to demo the prototype to the client and win the
business to develop the complete system.
2. By using Rapid Development, PamTen created a prototype for an
Enterprise Suite of productivity enhancing tools within two weeks. Our
US sales team was able to demo solution to prospective clients in both
the US and India who are interested in this product.

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