Agile methods in biomedical software development: a multi-site experience report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Agile is an iterative approach to software development that relies on strong collaboration and automation to keep pace with dynamic environments. We have successfully used agile development approaches to create and maintain biomedical software, including software for bioinformatics. This paper reports on a qualitative study of our experiences using these methods.

Results

We have found that agile methods are well suited to the exploratory and iterative nature of scientific inquiry. They provide a robust framework for reproducing scientific results and for developing clinical support systems. The agile development approach also provides a model for collaboration between software engineers and researchers. We present our experience using agile methodologies in projec

SUBMITTER: Kane DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1539031 | biostudies-literature | 2006 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature