What is Large in Large-Scale? A Taxonomy of Scale for Agile Software Development

TL;DR

This paper proposes a taxonomy of scale to clarify and categorize large-scale agile software development, aiming to improve research clarity and collaboration.

Contribution

It introduces a novel taxonomy of scale for large-scale agile projects to enhance understanding and discussion in the research community.

Findings

Provides a structured taxonomy to categorize large-scale agile projects

Facilitates clearer communication and research focus in the field

Aims to improve collaboration and progress in large-scale agile development

Abstract

Positive experience of agile development methods in smaller projects has created interest in the applicability of such methods in larger scale projects. However, there is a lack of conceptual clarity regarding what large-scale agile software development is. This inhibits effective collaboration and progress in the research area. In this paper, we suggest a taxonomy of scale for agile software development projects that has the potential to clarify what topics researchers are studying and ease discussion of research priorities.