Software Architect's Handbook

Software development methodologies

As a software architect working in an organization, you will typically be required to use the software development methodology that has been adopted by the organization. However, in some cases, the software architect may play a role in deciding which software development methodology is used. Either way, software architects may be able to provide input to an organization's processes, giving them the ability to make suggestions that may improve these processes.

For these reasons, it is good to have an understanding of the more common software development methodologies. There are a variety of different types that can be employed for a software project, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses. Today, ...