Base Case Experiment (single-pass waterfall)
As a base-case, we start by executing the model in “waterfall mode”…
Model Simulation Experiments
In order to perform “what if” analysis and sensitivity tests on the…
Modelling Staffing and Staff Experience
Figure 63 shows the portion of the APD model that addresses staffing…
Continuous Integration
As described previously, creating a “CI Environment” means acquiring, installing, and configuring…
Micro-Optimizing
As described in section 3.3.4, the Micro-Optimizing gene represents the adaptive nature…
Refactoring
As described above refactoring, refactoring is the work required to restructure the…
Iterative-Incremental
To model the iterative and incremental nature of an Agile project, we…
Modelling the Seven Genes of Agile
The following section describes sections of the Agile Project Dynamics (APD) model…
A Brief Review of Relevant Software Engineering Topics
Large-scale software engineering organizations, particularly government contractors, have traditionally used plan-driven, heavyweight,…


