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Dual-Track Agile in Early-Stage Startups

Authors:
Elena Lape

Keywords: Agile software development; Software engineering; Engineering management; Product development

Abstract:
Dual-Track Agile is a new type of Agile development where work is broken down into two parallel tracks: generating validated ideas for the development backlog (Discovery track) and turning those ideas into software (Delivery track). There exists a small body of research on Product teams within established companies using Dual-Track Agile. In contrast, this study focuses on how and for what reasons early-stage startups use this model in their product development processes. We interviewed five early-stage technology companies, and found that startups use Dual-Track Agile to ensure that their software meets customers’ needs and to build lasting relationships with potential users who can be valuable in later development stages. Most researched startups who identify themselves as Dual-Track Agile adopters do not follow strict methodologies, but instead, their workflows are driven by Product management and software development tools they use. We also found that more defined product development processes are introduced as companies grow.

Pages: 106 to 113

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2021

Publication date: October 3, 2021

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4235

ISBN: 978-1-61208-894-5

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from October 3, 2021 to October 7, 2021