{"id":8277,"date":"2024-01-19T15:50:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/?p=8277"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:51:07","slug":"types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Agile Methodology: A Guide to Selecting the Right Framework for Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>Imagine a majestic\u00a0waterfall,<\/span> cascading gracefully from one level to the next. Now, envision managing a project in the same way. The waterfall methodology may seem efficient at first, but it carries its own set of challenges. Much like the waterfall’s linear flow, this methodology uses a linear structure. Each phase must be completed before the next begins.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Unfortunately, real-world projects\u00a0often<\/span> face uncertainties and changes. Picture your team hurtling down the waterfall, unable to change course mid-descent. The rigidity of the waterfall methodology can lead to a lack of adaptability, delayed feedback, and an inability to address evolving requirements\u2014resulting in a project journey that mirrors a rocky descent, instead of a smooth, agile flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agile movement began as a response to the rigid and inflexible nature of traditional project management, with a goal of improving development cycles. Rooted in agile principles and an agile mindset, the agile movement emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration\u2013core values of various frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a framework is not essential for being agile, it can serve as a useful tool. Let\u2019s look at some of the most popular frameworks and methodologies. They all share the common goal of fostering agility within a project team or organization.<\/p>\n\n\n

Agile Framework vs. Agile Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n

<\/span>The terms \u201cagile framework\u201d<\/span> and \u201cagile methodology\u201d are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A framework is a structure that acts as a guide, but doesn\u2019t tell you exactly what to do. Think of an agile framework like the framework for a house. The framework provides a literal frame for building the house, but it does not dictate a step-by-step process for building. There\u2019s plenty of room for creativity and flexibility. The house could be painted red or white. A room could be used as an office, bedroom, or playroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>A methodology is more<\/span> prescriptive than a framework. It defines a specific way of doing something. The scientific method is a well-known example of a methodology. It is a defined, step-by-step agile process that people use to investigate our world. <\/p>\n\n\n