In the software industry, in which I have worked for the past 25 years, we often use the adage, "What's old is new again." Today's messaging tools like Slack and Teams, for example, owe a lot to the ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. In this episode, Thomas Betts chats with ...

After all these years of the Waterfall or Agile debate, there's no doubt that both have their pros and cons. So, it's surprising there are still evangelists on each side dead set against finding ...

Many medical device companies develop software using a traditional waterfall methodology in which each step is taken in sequence: requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Agile gets all the press, but Waterfall has proven to be a fairly trustworthy approach to ...

There are many “life cycle” methodologies used in the world of software development, each with its own pros and cons. Tech leaders ultimately have to decide for themselves and their teams which ...

“Gone are the days of three-year $50 million software programs. Now, I want returns on investment within three to five months. We need to change the way we develop software so that we can get things ...

Agile Methodologies are the latest in software development but what advantages and disadvantages do they present from a client and provider perspective? Software development is a complicated process ...

Three years after the first pilot, the Postal Service has delivered more than 50 projects using agile methodologies. (USPS photo) The U.S. Postal Service's information technology infrastructure is one ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...