Science and Tech Spotlight: Agile Software Development

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Abstract:

Agile software development has the potential to save the federal government billions of dollars and significant time, allowing agencies to deliver software more efficiently and effectively for American taxpayers. However, the transition to Agile requires an investment in new tools and processes, which can be costly and time consuming.

Author(s):
Persons, Timothy M. ; Howard, Karen ; Leotta, Jennifer ; Beddor, Jenn ; Aboulhosn, Angelica ; Ettedgui, Emile ; Holland, Michael ; Irvine, Anna ; Mcmillon, Anika
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Special Report
Publication Date:
2020 Sep 01
Pagination:
2

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
agile software development, software development, national governments, best practices, department of homeland security, governments, united states government, acquisition, homeland security, military acquisition, technology assessment, information systems, investments, united states
Keyword(s):
collaboration, scrum, , Scaled Agile Framework
Subject Categories:
Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 03
Update Date:
2021 Dec 16