Embedding Reflection and Learning into Agile Software Development

Author

Babb, Jeffry ; Hoda, Rashina ; Nørbjerg, Jacob

Author_Institution

West Texas A&M Univ., TX, USA

Volume

31

Issue

4

fYear

2014

fDate

July-Aug. 2014

Firstpage

51

Lastpage

57

Abstract

The theoretical underpinnings of agile methods emphasize regular reflection as a means to sustainable development pace and continuous learning, but in practice, high iteration pressure can diminish reflection opportunities. The Reflective Agile Learning Model (REALM) combines insights and results from studies of agile development practices in India, New Zealand, and the US with Schön´s theory of reflective practice to embed reflection in everyday agile practices.

Keywords

learning (artificial intelligence); software prototyping; sustainable development; India; New Zealand; REALM; US; agile software development; continuous learning; high iteration pressure; reflective agile learning model; sustainable development; theoretical underpinnings; Learning systems; Pervasive computing; Project management; Reflection; Software development; Software engineering; agile software development; learning organizations; learning teams; pervasive computing; project management; reflection-in-action; reflection-on-action; reflective practice; software engineering;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Software, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0740-7459

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MS.2014.54

Filename

6785921