Part 1 – Agile processes

Totem Technology Services (TTS) were so pleased with your previous software development advice where you assisted them with procurement processes, that you have retained them as a client.

As you know, TTS are involved with Internet of Things (IoT) products. The founders of TTS recognised a larger need for small and ‘smart’ software products than centralised large systems. To maintain its competitive advantages, TTS has to adapt itself to the market. Sizes of their development projects will become smaller, while multiple projects of many varieties may be undertaken in parallel. The Waterfall process model is not appropriate for many of their future projects. TTS is investigating the adoption of Agile methodologies and practices. You are required to write a report on the adoption of Scrum and XP methodologies (including identifying individual practices and processes suitable for TTS), for TTS. Your report should provide:

 • An overview of the Agile mindset.

• Comparison of the Agile mindset and the Waterfall process.

• Description of Scrum process and XP methodology.

• Guidelines for choosing Scrum or XP according to types of projects.

• Choose another well-known Agile method as a candidate for adoption and justify your choice.

The other well-known process can be any process you know. This will require independent research and your illustration of understanding Agile concepts in software development. The contents of the report should be organised logically, and the report should have a title, an executive summary, an introduction, a conclusion, and reference list.