The phenomenon of open source software (OSS) is a recognized and mature aspect of the global IT market with profound implications for enterprise IT. A newer trend emerging is the various disciplines and methodologies that fall under the rubric of agile software development, which has a number of interesting parallels with and similarities to OSS.
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Open Source Software and Agile Software Development: Parallels and Lessons for Enterprise IT
Posted October 28, 2009 | Technology |
About The Author
Sebastian Hassinger has worked in the IT industry for over 25 years both in large corporations and as an entrepreneur and has provided strategic consulting for large and small firms on projects as broad as corporate direction and as focused as product development strategy. Mr. Hassinger founded two ISPs; helped launch several startups, including a Vietnam-based Agile development shop specializing in Web and mobile applications; and held senior… Read More
Dr. Israel Gat is an expert in Agile and Lean methods, devops, software governance, technical debt and technical due diligence. He served as Cutter Fellow and the Director of the Agile Product Management & Software Engineering Excellence practice from 2008 until 2015, and now splits his time between consulting and writing. Dr. Gat has received many accolades from clients, such as “His approach is the only one I’ve found that actually works… Read More
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