http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418205/Agile-development-an-IT-fad-that-risks-iterative-failure
 

I've been saying that for years.
 
Waterfall... properly managed still works best in most situations.

Except you have to wait until September.

bitman
Except you have to wait until September.

but it will work

bapu

bitman
Except you have to wait until September.

but it will work

Sorta - As well as an early access release today or maybe somewhat better. Took a few updates to get it solid even then if you'll recall.

That article is scrum master bait.

Parallel waterfalls was always my pref.  The problem with agile isn't the concept, it's the practice.  A lot of shops think agile means 'throw away rigor', which couldn't be further from the truth.
 
Regardless of the model, good code requires discipline.  Not a good fit for millennials 

The one new practice that makes me LMAO is team programming where one person literally sits and watches another code.  Unbelievable!

BobF
 
Regardless of the model, good code requires discipline.  Not a good fit for millennials  [;)

Who unfortunately are the only thing going.
Us old koots do a good job but are set in our ways, an insurance risk, so largely unemployable.

I'm really disappointed that there's finally a work-related topic in this forum (i'm in project management).
At least in my field, Agile is totally inappropriate, but because it's the current fad it's the process I have to follow.
 
My job?  Design the process as requested, and then find ways to circumvent it so that the customers actually gets what they need.