DEVELOPMENT METHODS: When and Why Do They Work?

Combining Low-Code Platforms with Traditional Software Engineering for Agile Development

The integration of low-code platforms with traditional software engineering practices presents a transformative approach to agile development. Low-code platforms enable rapid application development through visual interfaces and minimal coding, fostering increased collaboration and faster time-to-market. However, challenges such as limited customization and potential technical debt necessitate the involvement of experienced software engineers. This paper explores the synergies between low-code platforms and traditional development methodologies, proposing a hybrid model that leverages the strengths of both. We examine case studies where this integration has led to improved development efficiency and product quality, and discuss best practices for implementing this combined approach in agile environments.

Order and chaos in agile software development: a comparison of two software development teams in a major IT company

Programming Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, and Devops in Practice

Modern software development requires flexible, efficient, and collaborative methodologies to cope with rapidly changing requirements and complex systems. This article explores three widely adopted programming and software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Agile focuses on iterative development, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement. Scrum, as an Agile framework, provides structured roles, events, and artifacts to enhance team productivity and project transparency. DevOps extends Agile principles by integrating development and operations, enabling continuous integration, continuous delivery, and faster deployment cycles. Through practical analysis and real-world examples, this study highlights how these methodologies complement each other in practice, improve software quality, reduce time-to-market, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. The article concludes by discussing best practices and challenges in adopting Agile, Scrum, and DevOps in modern software engineering environments.

Scrumban: A Fad or Necessity in Today’s IT Projects

Software Development Methodologies Evolutionary Trends from Waterfall to DevOps

Agile and DevOps are currently the most popular software development techniques. Software methodologies started with the application of the Waterfall model and other models of Software development. It provides a general overview of the approaches and their integration throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). SDLC phases are described and different SDLC methodologies are discussed with respect to their impact on motivation, productivity and quality. A comparison of the traditional Waterfall and newer iterative/incremental/agile is identified, as are the reasons behind this change, such as customer participation, timely feedback, and quality improvement. The following issues are common to all methodologies: architecture limitations, scalability and organizational restrictions. It was identified that the industry tends to follow a hybrid Agile-DevOps practice with more emphasis on automation, continuous integration and collaboration to achieve quick and competitive software environments.

DRIVERS OF AGILE TRANSFORMATION IN PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTS

The article reviews the core drivers of Agile transformation within modern organizations that use predictive project management approaches. The purpose of the research is to identify and outline key factors that stimulate enterprises to transition from predictive management methods to the Agile concept of working. In that regard, the article suggests four principal drivers of agile transformation – market volatility, delayed value realization, limited capability to validate business assumptions, and people-related organizational factors related to employee engagement. The obtained results provide an extended theoretical understanding of the transformational drivers that exist within the waterfall paradigm and lead to the integration of Agile approaches into daily work, which may serve as a conceptual foundation for further development in the agile transformation domain, reflecting core business motivators to perform agile transition in general.