Asap: a planning tool for agile software development

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the ASAP planning tool. ASAP uses different hypertext structuring mechanisms to provide support for project planning. The design concepts and prototype features are inspired from previous work on structural computing and spatial hypertext. A use scenario demonstrates the capabilities of the tool to support the Blitz Planning activity from the Crystal Clear agile software development methodology. Future work is aimed at broadening the applicability of ASAP towards general project planning.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia
          Subjects: Theory

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia
          Subjects: User issues

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors, Management

Keywords:
agile software development, collaboration, construct, crystal clear blitz planning, knowledge management, project planning, spatial hypertext, structural computing