Agile Methodology - Dynamic Systems Development Method

• Early Agile approach
• Recent version Atern
• Time-boxed, iterative approach
• Includes training and roll-out

Developed in the early 90’s by a consortium which included a number of blue chip organisations, DSDM was a forerunner to many of today’s Agile processes.

At its core, DSDM utilises a time-boxed iterative approach, though this is phased rather than incremental. More recent versions have incorporated Agile ideas and techniques and in its latest incarnation - Atern - DSDM seeks to combine the discipline of traditional "waterfall" methods of project management with the responsiveness of Agile methods. It also extends out further than other Agile methods by including training and roll out.