Utilization of Agile Project Management Methodologies and the Success of Software Development Projects at Flock of Birds Uganda

Abstract

This study examines the effect of utilizing agile software development methodologies on the success of software development projects at Flock of Birds, Uganda. This was prompted by low success rates of software development projects despite employing agile methodologies. The study specifically sought to: investigate the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on continuous development of software products at Flock of Birds, Uganda; examine the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on timely delivery of software projects at Flock of Birds, Uganda; and to determine the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on teamwork at Flock of Birds, Uganda. Using a cross sectional design, data was collected from 110 respondents using questionnaires and interview guides. The study found out that using agile software development methodologies has a significant positive effect on continuous development, early delivery and teamwork on software development projects. The study concluded that using agile software development methodologies improves the success of software development projects. The study recommends that management Flock of Birds should continuously utilize agile software development methodologies in order to improve software development project opulence.