Systematic Analysis and Process Improvement
Agility sounds like performance and flexibility, but the work rate of an organization tends to be constant.
To ensure that changes can still be implemented effectively, concepts are needed that support flexibility throughout the entire software life cycle (SLC).
With the goal of specifically improving performance and quality, control instruments for evaluating software systems and development processes can be used.
Initial indicators can already be identified through a systematic screening of existing monitoring and logging data and qualified using a technical debt analysis.
Improving performance through qualitative measures
Evaluation of Software Systems and Processes:
The evaluation of software systems and development processes is the opportunity
to systematically assess architectural and development practices (see vetting processes).
Evaluation:
The evaluation provides the objective basis for investments as well as for acceptance after the service has been provided;
it focuses on the economic benefits and shows the technical potential.
Technical Debt Analysis:
Furthermore technical debt analysis allows for the systematic identification, quantification, and prioritization of technical shortcomings.
Analysis of Organizational Elements:
The results will allow for the establishment of measures
to strengthen motivation and performance.
Software is not created in a vacuum; it requires organizational structures and human interaction
and often existing software libraries are used.
Increased complexity, frequent errors and malfunctions, and slower development are symptoms of declining organizational performance ().