Appendix A. Comparing the Methods

In this appendix, we provide information about the various methods currently available and how they fit into this risk-based approach.We provide a thumbnail sketch of each method, graphically characterize it along three factor dimensions as shown in Table A-1,* and indicate any special considerations.

* This characterization was inspired by material in Agile Software Development Methods, a VTT Electronics (Finland) report by Abrahamsson, Salo, Ronkainen, and Warsta.

Table A-1. Comparison Factor Table

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In the profile table, an open circle () indicates partial applicability and a colored circle () means full applicability. ...

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