An Adaptive Framework for Risk Management in Agile Methodology

Abstract

Software companies face numerous risks during the software development process, particularly when using Agile methodologies due to their dynamic nature. This dynamism makes it challenging for development teams to anticipate and effectively manage potential risks. The Agile approach's focus on speed sometimes impedes a comprehensive risk assessment, making it challenging to prioritize and address risks effectively. Ignoring these risks during software development can significantly impact product quality and customer satisfaction, potentially causing severe damage to both companies and clients. In this paper, an adaptive framework for risk management in an agile method for software development has been proposed. In general, the extent of risk management application in software companies in Sana'a that use the agile method in developing software was surveyed, identifying the risks likely to occur and their impact on the project, and then proposing a risk management framework that helps in reducing risks. Through the study, it was shown that the proposed framework is important and effective for risk management in the agile methodology so it obtained a rate of 69.6% from the perspective of local software companies.