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Waterfall vs. Agile: A Relative Comparison

BA Times

The merits of Agile versus Waterfall are well documented. The post Waterfall vs. Agile: A Relative Comparison appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. This article attempts to provide a visual, relative comparison between: A traditional Waterfall method that […].

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The art of writing good documentation

Analysts Corner

Documentation is dead. All are good excuses for writing little to no documentation for your software projects. Because if good documentation “is a love letter you write to your future self” ( Damian Conway ), then no documentation is a trap you set for your future self. Documentation is hard.

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Turn your specifications into living, digital documentation

BA Times

The post Turn your specifications into living, digital documentation appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. We often facilitate this for other groups of people, and we should be ready to look at our own habits and preconceived notions as well and embrace new mindsets and tools.

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The psychology of business analysis in agile software development

Analysts Corner

Understanding human behavior to enhance business analysis in agile software development In agile software development, I've learned that understanding human behavior is the key to conducting effective business analyses. For example, some stakeholders may prefer visual aids, while others may prefer written documentation.

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The Connection Between Good Data Management and Enterprise Agility

Dataversity

The word “agile” is defined in one dictionary as “quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe.” The post The Connection Between Good Data Management and Enterprise Agility appeared first on DATAVERSITY. Click to learn more about author Russ Ernst.

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Data Analytics Assures Quality Assurance with Software Development Outsourcing

Smart Data Collective

Use data analytics to improve Agile management. Agile management is a very important aspect of modern web development. Around 71% of organizations have stated that they use Agile for their project management. However, it is more difficult to use the right Agile processes when you are outsourcing your development operations.

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Great books for business analysts that work in products

Analysts Corner

Here are some book recommendations covering everything from the product process and discovery interviews to problem framing and documentation. Extra-list First and foremost, a business analysis professional MUST start with the Agile Extension of the BABoK® and the Guide to Product Ownership Analysis (POA).