Almost every business today can use software in some form to reap a variety of benefits. This is probably the reason why providing software development services in Dubai is seen as a highly lucrative business. A number of startups emerge in Dubai every year offering software and IT services. But not all of them become successful. 

Many startups run out of steam primarily due to the fact that they fail to keep up an effective daily workflow that helps them cater to a variety of client demands and provide the deliverables at the right time. Many of these failed startups had been using waterfall methodologies to build software for their clients. In this age however, waterfall won’t cut it. 

The key is in customer satisfaction through expeditious product/service delivery at the best quality. 

Agile can help an organization achieve this. An Agile environment puts emphasis on task differentiation, collaboration, and quality assurance while helping the project team achieve greater focus, and improved morale and productivity. 

But can Agile be implemented in a fresh software development startup? 

Yes, if the company can keep the following things in mind. 

Set milestones

Agile is not about hitting a long-term goal at the fastest possible time with the most benefits. It’s about getting their without hassle and without compromising the quality of the software being developed. In an Agile environment, the team should be educated to determine development milestones before beginning development. 

This way, team members can switch between different tracks of developments to reach different milestones whenever they please without affecting the integrity of the project. The key is in delegating the tasks to the right person depending on the skillset. This practice essentially leads to a higher quality end product and a great work environment for the project team. 

Encourage collaboration

In a software startup, teamwork is key. Agile demands the same. An Agile ecosystem in such a startup grants the best results provided there is healthy teamwork. If the team spends more time working on the project together rather than tackling their work challenges alone, the delivery would be faster. Such a system provides steady feedback to the project supervisor while helping team members overcome their personal work challenges faster as a team. 

Never stick to a single project to show progress

Developing good quality software takes time. So if the startup accepts the challenge of delivering one within a short deadline, they may not always succeed. This ‘incompetence’ may also lead the startup to failure. To prove their competence, many companies stick to a single project to make good progress so they can make that client happy all the while ignoring many other ventures they can explore with potentially better benefits. 

If they are offering Agile software development services instead, things would be different. Agile allows the startup to shift between projects once a project milestone has been fulfilled on an active project. As the team shifts between projects, things remain fresh and productive. The startup will also have something to show to their clients in terms of progress. Settling with one project and ignoring other ones is a pretty risky approach for a startup which can also negatively affect team morale. 

Conclusion

Agile software development is certainly a great approach compared to linear design and development methodologies. Agile methodology doesn’t require specialized training but requires a good degree of management skills, planning and domain expertise. More companies in Dubai offering enterprise application services adopt Agile every year, and more Agile startups have been popping up over the years. With an ecosystem that encourages innovation, improves productivity and product quality, the startup stands a better chance to succeed with a lot of happy clientele.