Análise das barreiras na implementação e manutenção de metodologias ágeis no desenvolvimento de software

Abstract

Products and software projects are often abandoned, delayed, or fail to meet the customer expectations. In this context, agility emerges as a mindset and a set of practices aimed at assisting companies in the journey of delivering value to stakeholders. However, significant barriers persist in the full application of agility. In this scenario, the present research sought to assess the main barriers to the adoption and maintenance of agile in software development teams of Brazilian companies. The research was conducted through a six-stage case study: defining the profile of the interviewees, developing the interview script, recruiting participants, analyzing the interviews, discussing the results and synthesis and delivery to interviewees. As a result, it was possible to categorize the definition of agility into three terms: value delivery, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Additionally, eight barriers and five drivers were identified, with the persistent lack of agile knowledge standing out as the main challenge faced. Meanwhile, a focus on problem resolution emerged as the main driver. Thus, the aim is to contribute to both academics and professionals in the agility field, highlighting not only the barriers to be overcome but also the essential drivers to guide a successful implementation of agility