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A framework for the analysis and evaluation of software development methodologies based on formal, intrinsic and pragmatic criteria

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Author	Riordan, Dominic Damon
Copyright Year	2007
Abstract	At present, there are a substantial number of software development methodologies in use. This research proposes a framework, based on Van Belle's (2003) framework for the analysis of Enterprise Models, to analyse, evaluate and compare software development methodologies using a set of criteria based on three dimensions (formal, intrinsic and pragmatic). The formal dimension is concerned with structural aspects of methodology process models (formal) such as methodology process model size, complexity and modularity. The intrinsic view is concerned with the inherent meaning of methodologies as described in their reference material and is composed of criteria such as methodology support for project management and verification and validation techniques. Finally, the pragmatic view is concerned with the contextual aspects of methodologies, or aspects which cannot be assessed purely on the information contained within the reference material, such as methodology situationality and flexibility. A thorough review of the relevant literature is provided to describe the formation of the proposed framework. The theory and context of methodologies is also discussed, along with the reasons for and against their use and the main methodological paradigms which form the basis of most modern software development methodologies. The proposed framework is validated using a number of popular and well-known software development methodologies, specifically: Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM), Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), the Rational Unified Process (RUP), Extreme Programming (XP) and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). The results of the analysis supported the proposed framework with the majority of the criteria being both applicable to the domain and the measures for the criteria being satisfactory and valid. Page 3 Un ive rsi ty of Ca pe To wn
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