Agile software development practices in Egypt SMEs : a grounded theory investigation

Mohallel, A; Bass, J

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.

Citation

Mohallel, A., & Bass, J. (2019). Agile software development practices in Egypt SMEs : a grounded theory investigation. #Journal not on list, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18400-1_29

• Journal Article Type: Conference Paper
• Conference Name: The 15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries
• Conference Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Acceptance Date: Feb 2, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Apr 26, 2019
• Publication Date: Apr 26, 2019
• Deposit Date: Apr 2, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: May 4, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Series Title: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
• Series Number: 551
• Book 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
• ISBN: 9783030183998;-9783030184001
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18400-1_29