Trends in Software Process: The PSP and Agile Methods

The PSP and TSP have also increased productivity and reduced cycle time. SAIC has created a process for small software teams based on PSP principles. You’re meant to customize the out-of-the-box PSP process to meet individual and organizational needs. Our process uses all the PSP elements, such as personal design and code reviews, design standards, inspections, process improvement proposals, detailed task planning, earned value, quantitative defect and process management, and frequent postmortem analyses. We also added several teamwork elements and a methodical risk-management approach. We’ve completed two highly successful software development and maintenance projects with this process. Mars, the first real-life use of quality time