This report is in regards to the request the management gave on the research of the best adaptive method the new information system can be implemented with. This report is based on the Extreme Programming adaptive methodology. It is often referred to as XP. It is an adaptive system development methodology that is based on the configuration of the requirements of the customer requirements and trying to figure out the best programming algorithm will cater for the requirements in question.
This report explains in depth the steps involved in the development, implementation, and deployment of the new information system using the Extreme Programming adaptive system development methodology. It covers the advantages that come with the use of XP in the development, implementation, and deployment of the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited information system. It also states the role players and the distinct roles they play in the development, implementation and deployment of the system.
As the name suggests Extreme Programming is repetitively trying to find an algorithm that incorporates all the requirements set by the customers. The process is incremental and repetitive thus extreme. Extreme Programming is based on finding the best algorithm that best suits the requirements of the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited. The process of coming up with a system using Extreme Programming entails module release, module and system testing, acceptance testing, programming, iterations and incrementing functionalities. This methodology has five phases in the process of developing, implementing and deploying the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited.
Roles and role players according to Tabassum et.al (2017).
The manager. This is the overall boss who is the major determinant of the system development failure or success. He or she is responsible for allocating the various resources that are needed during the development process for instance the funding for every module developed.
The coach. This is the phase of the programming team. He or she must have a wide grasp of knowledge on the implementation of XP in the development of the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited.
The programmer. Asghar et.al (2017) this is the person responsible for the coding part of the new information system. This person transforms the customer requirements provided to him into programming codes that make up a system.
The customer. The customer provides the programmer with the system requirement specification that he or she would like the programmer to implement to the system.
Tester. This is a person responsible for unit testing, acceptance testing and system testing for a system to be considered efficient. The tester finds an algorithm that finds the errors in a system.
Tracer. This is a person responsible for keeping the tracks of progress by the programmers. He or she figures out where the development has reached, what achievements have been made compared to the goals that were set.
IT Consultant. Sedano (2017). This is an expert in a certain field but is not a member of the programming team. This person is only invited to offer a solution to a specific problem that has been difficult for the development team to crack.
Phases. XP has five phases according to Abrahamsson et.al ( 2017)
Exploring phase. This is where the customers, Comfort Quilts Limited, give or specify the requirements that they would like the programming team to implement. Meanwhile, the programming team identifies and familiarize with the tool that are going to be used in the development of the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited.
First release phase. This is the stage where the programmers give the customers a system that is based on the non-functional requirements. The functional requirements are less and the ones available are to be highlighted by the customer whether to be pursued or not.
Product release phase. This is where the system is checked and tested for errors thoroughly before being released to the customers. In this stage the main functionalities of the information system are addressed.
Maintenance phase. This is done after releasing the product in the product phase. The system is now running but needs correction of some errors for it to be complete. Kropp et.al (2017) it involves adding some little functionality that were left out in the product phase or have just popped up.
Final phase. It is also referred to as the death phase. This is where the system is complete. It has satisfied both the programmers and the customers. There is no more function left out and programming has stopped. The requirement specifications have been all met by the system.
Adaptive mechanism
Extreme Programming is not that fixed to be said to suit a given information system development, implementation and deployment. The programmers work closely with the customers. The programmers get the requirement of the Comfort Quilts Limited and try to figure out the best way to implement them in the system Anwer et.al (2017.)
Scope of use
Extreme is used by a team of programmers that range between a minimum of three programmers to a maximum of twenty programmers. Comfort Quilts Limited should higher programmers to develop, implement, and deploy the new information system.
It should be used where there is no location access barrier. The programming team should be located in one place when developing the system. Balijepally et.al (2017). This is essential because communication between them is essential and needed from time to time during the development process. This means Comfort Quilts Limited has to set aside a room where the programmers will be located. It may be a room where they can all communicate and share the ideas on how to solve a certain problem.
It is not sensitive to programming languages. It is supported by a wide range of tools and platforms. This enables it to be widely used.
Conclusion
Extreme Programming adaptive methodology is the best for the implementation of the new information system for Comfort Quilts Limited because if the following
Due to its adaptive nature and indefiniteness, where programmers strive to find the best algorithm that can implement the requirement specifications of Comfort Quilts Limited, this methodology is able to span and accommodate the implementation of many information systems.
Extreme Programming is still under research. The results of this research might result to better functionalities of the XP agile methodology. These new functionalities may accommodate new technologies that will enable growth of the business in future for Comfort Quilts Limited.
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