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Lean Software Development
First published Mar 05

Dasari. Ravi Kumar

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Introduction

They may be clearly identified, but are poorly acknowledged. The problems of the software development planet are responsible for most of the project failures that force managements worldwide to put more rigid processes in place to ensure compliance. More stringent processes at each stage are making the whole process a “Concrete-Life jacket”.

By using Lean Production/Manufacturing principles not only quality concerns and other issues can be resolved, but also a continuous improvement cycle can be built in to the process. This can help in improving the quality of the software solutions/products each time a new software solution/product is built.

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Key Points:

  • Root Causes of Software Failure

  • Frequently and Rapidly Changing Customer Requirements

  • Centralized Decision Making

  • Rigid Project Scope Management

  • Traditional Software Practices (Linear Development)

  • Lean Manufacturing Principles

  • Add nothing but Value

  • Focus on those who add value

  • Pull value from Customers

  • Optimizer the value tributary

  • Application of Lean manufacturing principles to Software development process ("Lean Software Development")

  • Eliminate waste

  • Do It Right the First Time (Incorporate Feedback)

  • Empower those who add value

  •  Create a culture of Continuous improvement

  • Meeting the Customer Requirements

  • Pull from Demand

  • Maximizing flow

  • Ban local Optimisation (Rigid Project Scope Management)

  • Best Procurement Practices (Partner with Suppliers)

  • Conclusion

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