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Agile Software Development

GlobalLogic has developed an Agile product engineering solution, GlobalLogic VelocityTM that is used to manage and control product development using iterative, incremental practices. GlobalLogic has overcome the challenges faced in distributing an agile team by combining new collaborative methods, adaptive processes, applications, tools and management techniques. GlobalLogic VelocityTM combines Distributed Agile Method and a state-of-the-art, open sourced-based platform that insures every software product release is delivered on time and to the highest standards of quality.

  • Greater flexibility to change requirements and priorities during development
  • Reduced risk by performing early testing and incrementally adding functionality
  • Simple but effective tracking systems and dashboards to manage schedule and issues or defects
  • Automated build, test and quality review processes to improve quality and productivity


Distributed Agile Method - "Experience the Difference"


GlobalLogic's distributed Agile method is different to other Agile methods in several aspects:


  • Team communication is structured around short meetings and more disciplined use of tracking and wiki systems
  • Product requirements and design processes are more intense and detailed
  • Design and Code Review processes utilize more automation and asynchroneous steps
  • Product Release processes are included to bring quality products to market - not only applications to users
  • Product Maintenance and Support processes are included to cover the complete SPE lifecycle

Distributed Agile Method Edge

1.    Quality

  • Starting test cycles early
  • Making 100% test coverage easier to attain
  • Incremental addition of complexity

2.    Predictability

  • Actual velocity can be measured early in the process
  • Delivery of working software is repeated several times within a release
  • Progress can be measured without requiring faith in the method itself

3.    Efficiency

  • Shorter cycles force engineers to automate builds, unit tests and deployments
  • Repeating the same process several times within the release cycle increases accuracy
GlobalLogic Distributed Agile Method

Wrapping existing engineering practices including Extreme Programming and RUP, our Distributed Agile Method provides the advantages of simple implementation.

80-20 Agile-Waterfall
Clearly documented work practices
Actualized with simple but effective tools

 
Phases of Method


Product Management

Adaptive product requirement and release management programs

Engineering Planning and Design
Combined waterfall and iterative processes to define product scope, schedule and design

Engineering Development and Test
Iterative processes for flexible and measurable software development. Iterations of 3-5 weeks include all design, coding and test work to deliver a testable system satisfying specified business requirements

Quality Assurance
Combined waterfall and iterative processes to plan, develop and execute thorough quality management practices

Post Release Development Processes
Product maintenance and support processes

Roles
The minimal set of job roles needed to execute the Method

 

GlobalLogic is uniquely positioned to reduce time to market for software product companies by leveraging our experience with distributed product engineering teams and and the infrastructure, processes applications we use for distributed Agile product engineering.

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GlobalLogic's Distributed Agile Method is based on its Global Product Development experience with over 140 diverse, worldwide technology clients.

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