In the early 1980s, I participated in one round of methodology debate. Structured analysis and design champions such as Tom DeMarco, Ed Yourdon, and Tim Lister were on one side of the debate, while data-driven design aficionados like Ken Orr, Jean-Dominique Warnier, Michael Jackson (not the singer), and myself were on the other. It was debate, but a collegial one.
The Great Methodologies Debate: Part 1: Opening Statement
Posted November 30, 2001 | |
About The Author
Jim Highsmith is a Cutter Fellow Emeritus. He was the founding Director of Cutter’s Agile Product & Project Management practice and received the 2005 Stevens Award in recognition of his work in adaptive software development and Agile processes. Mr. Highsmith has 30-plus years’ experience as an IT manager, product manager, project manager, consultant, and software developer. He has consulted with IT and product development organizations and… Read More
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