Reflections on MSE methodology

Judgements on Methodologies:

Eliminated idiosyncratic or insubstantial methodologies (Scrum, Feature Driven Development, Adaptive
Software Development)
Eliminated methodologies unworkable for this project (XP)
Practicality- how likely would I see these later on?

Methodology	Benefits	Limitations	Judgement
Extreme Programming (XP)	Systematic Highly codified Indications that it works well	Nearly impossible for: groups not located together large (> 10 persons) or very small teams (1 person) Requires high levels of: organizational discipline commitment from employees commitment from organization commitment from customer	Not viable for one-person project
Crystal	Extremely flexible to varying project factors: Criticality No. of people Organization need	Less known about it than for XP	A candidate methodology
Adaptive Software Development	Strong philosophical underpinning	Methodology less completely developed than XP, Crystal, others	Not viable
Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)	Systematic approach Consistent with "lightweight' approach Popular in U.K.	Less commonly used in U.S.	A candidate methodology
Scrum	"Game" model translates well to U.S. culture	Seems to mimic other, more serious and better-developed approaches	Not viable
Feature Driven Development	Extremely detailed model for implementation phase	Limited mainly to design & implementation, less useful in analysis and early design	Not viable
"Light" Rational Unified Process (RUP)	Extremely systematic High level of detail possible UML diagrams throughout Adaptable to broad range of project types	Too heavy for small project?	A candidate methodology