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Adaptive Software Development (ASD) is an iterative and incremental approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback to accommodate changes in software development. It consists of three life cycle phases: Speculate, Collaborate, and Learn, and is guided by principles such as iterative development and self-organizing teams. ASD offers advantages like increased responsiveness and improved product quality, while facing challenges like resistance to change and balancing adaptability with project constraints.

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Adaptive Software Development (ASD) is an iterative and incremental approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback to accommodate changes in software development. It consists of three life cycle phases: Speculate, Collaborate, and Learn, and is guided by principles such as iterative development and self-organizing teams. ASD offers advantages like increased responsiveness and improved product quality, while facing challenges like resistance to change and balancing adaptability with project constraints.

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ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (ASD)

SWE2022- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROCESS, TOOLS & METHODS


DIGITAL ASSIGNMENT - 2

NAME: ANANTHA CAUVERY M


REG. NO.: 20MIS0122
Adaptive Software Development (ASD)

Adaptive Software Development (ASD) is an iterative and incremental approach to software


development that prioritizes flexibility and responsiveness to change. It emphasizes
collaboration, customer feedback, self-organization, and continuous adaptation throughout the
development process. It is a method to build complex software and system.

It was introduced by James A. Highsmith III in the early 2000s as a response to the
limitations of traditional plan-driven development methodologies, such as the Waterfall
model.

Adaptive software development (ASD) is a software development process that grew out of the
work on rapid application development (RAD). Adaptive Software Development practices
provide ability to accommodate change and are adaptable in turbulent environments
with products evolving with little planning and learning.
Life cycle phases in ASD
The phases in the Adaptive software development life cycle are

 Speculate
 Collaborate
 Learn
Speculate: During this phase project is initiated and
planning is conducted. The project plan uses project
initiation information like project requirements, user
needs, customer mission statement, etc, to define set of
release cycles that the project wants.

Learn: The workers may have a Collaborate: It collaborates


overestimate of their own communication and teamwork
understanding of the technology but emphasizes individualism as
which may not lead to the individual creativity plays a
desired result. Learning helps major role in creative thinking.
the workers to increase their People working together must
level of understanding over the trust each others to assist
project. Learning is carried out without resentment, possession
in 3 ways such as: of skill set, and communicate
Focus groups, Technical problems to find effective
reviews, Project postmortem solution.
Principles of Adaptive Software Development
The principles of Adaptive Software Development include collaboration, iterative
development, customer involvement, and change. These principles guide teams in
developing software that is responsive to customer needs and demands.

Key Elements of Adaptive Software Development


1. Iterative and Incremental Development
2. Self-Organizing Teams
3. Continuous Feedback and Communication
4. Collaborative Decision Making
5. Embracing Change
6. Time-Boxing
7. Feature-Driven Development (FDD)
Advantages of Adaptive Software Development
1.Increased responsiveness to customer needs and market demands
2.Improved product quality and reduced risks
3.Enhanced team collaboration and productivity

Challenges in Implementing Adaptive Software Development


1.Overcoming resistance to change within the organization
2.Addressing uncertainties and risks associated with adaptive approaches
3.Balancing adaptability with project timelines and constraints
Success Case Study of Adaptive Software Development
Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, has embraced adaptive software
development to continuously adapt its product offerings based on user feedback and
changing market demands. By working in small, cross-functional teams and
prioritizing adaptability, Spotify remains on the cutting edge of the music streaming
industry.

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