Key Considerations for Agile SDLC Best Practices
The software development life cycle (SDLC) is the backbone of any successful software project. In this chapter, we’ll address the Agile SDLC – a dynamic and flexible approach that fosters rapid iteration, collaboration, and adaptation. Adhering to foundational SDLC practices is not just recommended, it is compulsory – particularly when managing complex, distributed systems. As we explore the intricacies of Agile methodologies tailored for data engineering, we will begin by laying a foundational understanding of what Agile SDLC entails and its significance in contemporary software projects that are often challenged by rapid changes and high complexity. By laying out the fundamentals of Agile SDLC, we provide a primer into an environment where change is the only constant, and rigidity in the process is the antithesis of progress.
In this chapter, we will firmly establish what constitutes an effective Agile methodology...
