28 4 / 2008
Frankly Speaking: Agile programming is no hooey | The Industry Standard [agile/QA/review]
I have some strong reservations about this article from The Industry Standard, since I’m an evangelist for this methodology. I also know that most people may find the Agile process to be worthwhile (especially with testing). And since reviewing it - I attest that Agile programming is no hooey.
The article takes a pragmatic view, and just skirts the surface of what is involved with the Agile development process.
The bottom-line is to deliver a product for customers that has the viability to sustain itself. In that process, testers and developers work hand in hand to deliver that product with the same care and effort produced by any other SDLC process - with a caveat.
In an agile house, the customers expectations are always a part of the collaboration and development effort. Take a look at the article yourself and decide…
