- Many software projects fail to be completed on time and on budget due to unrealistic deadlines, poor estimation of tasks, and changing requirements. Architectural flaws and lack of domain knowledge also contribute to project failures.
- Common problems include inadequate testing, poor code quality, lack of documentation, and developers not wanting to work on code they did not write themselves. Traditional software engineering practices have not changed much over the past 30 years.
- A better approach focuses on rapid feedback through small iterative releases, collaboration with customers, responding flexibly to change, and empowering self-organizing teams. Continuous integration and testing also help catch problems early.