Why Software Development is Moving Beyond Agile!

Do you remember when we all thought that Agile was the final answer to all our software development problems? Those daily morning standups and sprint planning sessions felt like we had discovered the holy grail of getting all things done smoothly. Well, unlike a movie, it turns out that’s not quite the end of the story. Just as we have transitioned from “It’s Complicated” to an “In a relationship” status with Agile, we are now seeing some quite interesting new approaches that you know are worth getting to know.?

What's Happening to Agile?

You must be wondering that! Well, don’t worry! Agile is not going anywhere! (All those sticky notes on your desk are safe!) But like that friend who introduced us to a piece of new music, Agile has helped us discover some fresh new approaches to building better software. Why not take a look at what’s new in the field?

Development and Operations Teams Unite

We all have received those classic developer responses, “But it works on my machine!” Well, that’s where DevOps comes in. If you look at it, it’s like a couple’s therapy session for the development and operations team. Instead of throwing code over the wall and hoping for the best, these teams now actually work together like efficiently.?

Here's what companies are seeing when they take this approach:

• Teams deploy new features twice as fast
• Success rates for these deployments are up by 63%
• Teams actually talk to each other (and mean it!)

Adding Security to the Mix?

Think of security as that friend who always points out the risks before you do something questionable. That's what DevSecOps brings to the table. Instead of treating security like a last-minute checklist, it's now part of the entire development process.

The results speak for themselves:

• Finding and fixing security issues early costs about 10 times less than dealing with them after release.
• Development moves faster (yes, you read that right – security doesn't slow things down anymore).
• Teams spend less time fixing emergency security problems and more time building cool features.

Cutting the Fluff, Why Less Can Be More

Lean software development is like organizing your closet – but for code. It's about keeping what adds value and getting rid of everything else. Companies using this approach have noticed:

• They're spending less money on development
• Teams make decisions faster without constant meetings about meetings(All those morning standups!)
• Customers are happier because they're getting what they actually need

The Tools That Make It All Work

Just like you need the right kitchen tools to cook a great meal, modern software development needs its own set of equipment. Here are some popular choices:

For Keeping Everything Moving:

• Jenkins (think of it as your personal assistant for code)
• CircleCI and GitLab CI (your quality control department)

For Testing Everything Works:

• Selenium (your thorough friend who checks everything twice)
• Testim and Functionize (your automated testing buddies)

For Watching Everything Run:

• Splunk and New Relic (your system's health monitors)

Making These Changes Work in Real Life

Changing how you build software is like learning to ride a bike – it takes practice and you might fall a few times. Here's what we've learned works best:

1. Start with your team's mindset – you can't force people to collaborate by just putting them in the same room
2. Let computers handle the boring stuff through automation
3. Make security everyone's job, not just the security team's
4. Keep track of what's working and what isn't
5. Help your team learn these new approaches (and be patient when they struggle)

What This Means for Software Development

As a company working with clients across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, we've seen how these changes are making a real difference. It's not about jumping on the latest trend – it's about finding what works best for your team and your projects.

Some teams might use more DevOps practices, others might lean heavily into security, and some might focus on cutting waste. The key is finding the right mix for your needs. After all, software development is about solving problems, not following a strict recipe.

What We've Learned

The future of development is not easy as picking sides between agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, or Leam. It is about taking the best parts from each of them and creating something that works for your team. As we often tell our clients, “We are not just writing some code, We are trying to solve a future problem today.”

Think of it like cooking – sometimes you need to follow the recipe exactly, and sometimes you need to add your own special ingredients. The goal is to make something that works well and tastes great to your customers.

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