Assignment: Waterfall versus Agile

Research agile methodologies including SCRUM and extreme programming (XP).

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Describe the waterfall methodology and identify its relationship to the PMBOK process groups.

2. Describe the agile methodology and identify its relationship to the PMBOK process groups.

3. Contrast waterfall and agile methodologies.

4. Describe XP and defend or criticize the practice.  

5. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain and apply the phases of the project management life cycle.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems and technology.
• Write clearly and concisely about Information Technology Project Management topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.