Mohallel, A and Bass, J 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0570-7086
2019,
Agile software development practices in Egypt SMEs : a grounded theory investigation
, in: The 15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, 1-3 May 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Abstract
Agile information system development methods have been adopted
by most software development organizations due to their proven benefits in terms
of flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness. However, companies face significant
challenges in adopting these approaches. Specifically, this research investigates
challenges faced by software development companies in Egypt while transitioning
to Agile. As little previous research is available targeting their concerns,
we have conducted a grounded theory investigation. Key problem areas were
found including lack of cadence in sprints planning, inadequate use of effort estimation
and product quality issues.
The developed grounded theory reflects on the key problem areas found with
SMEs adopting agile practices and can be used by software development practitioners
adopting agile methods in Egypt or similar developing countries as an
outline for the common problem areas they are expected to find.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Schools: | Schools > School of Computing, Science and Engineering > Salford Innovation Research Centre |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Series Name: | IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology |
| ISBN: | 9783030183998; 9783030184001 |
| ISSN: | 1868-4238 |
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| Depositing User: | Dr Julian M. Bass |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Apr 2019 13:31 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2020 02:30 |
| URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/50932 |
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