Year
2014
Season
Summer
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Computing, Engineering & Construction
Degree Name
Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MS)
Department
Computing
NACO controlled Corporate Body
University of North Florida. School of Computing
First Advisor
Dr. Robert F. Roggio
Second Advisor
Dr. Ching-Hua Chuan
Third Advisor
Dr. Sherif A. Elfayoumy
Department Chair
Dr. Asai Asaithambi
College Dean
Dr. Mark A. Tumeo
Abstract
According to some researchers, a hybrid approach can help optimize the software development lifecycle by combining two or more methodologies. RUP and Scrum are two methodologies that successfully complement each other to improve the software development process. However, the literature has shown only few case studies on exactly how organizations are successfully applying this hybrid methodology and the benefits and issues found during the process. To help fill this literature gap, the main purpose of this thesis is to describe the development of the Lobbyist Registration and Tracking System for the City of Jacksonville case study where a hybrid approach, that integrates RUP and Scrum, was implemented to develop a major application to provide additional empirical evidence and enrich the knowledge in this under-investigated field.
The objective of this research was fulfilled since the case study was described in detail with the specific processes implemented using RUP and Scrum within the context of the IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management Solution. The results may help researchers and practitioners who are looking for evidence about conducting a hybrid approach. However, more case studies that successfully combine RUP and Scrum need to be developed in order to have enough empirical evidence.
Suggested Citation
Castilla, Dalila, "A Hybrid Approach Using RUP and Scrum as a Software Development Strategy" (2014). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 514.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/514