The document offers guidance on selecting a software methodology based on project requirements, flexibility, and organizational goals. It suggests using waterfall for well-defined scenarios and agile approaches like scrum and kanban for projects needing adaptability. Additionally, it emphasizes aligning methodologies with team expertise and project size for optimal effectiveness.

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Choosing
Software
Methodology: A
Guide
PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
FLEXIBILITY AND
ADAPTABILITY
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
PROJECT SIZE AND
COMPLEXITY
TEAM EXPERTISE
Assess project requirements;
opt for Waterfall in well-
defined scenarios, Agile for
evolving needs.
Assess project flexibility; Agile,
Scrum, and Kanban provide
adaptability to changing
requirements.
Align methodology with organizational goals: DevOps for continuous
integration, Agile for customer-focused iterations.
Tailor methodologies to project
scale: FDD for large-scale
stability, RAD for smaller,
dynamic projects.
Align methodology with team
expertise: Agile, Scrum, and XP
for team-centric projects, RAD
for quick iterations.