On Software Architecture, Agile Development, Value and Cost
Philippe B. Kruchten · 2008
Large re-engineering of a complex distributed world-wide system; 2 millions LOC in C, C++, Cobol and VBMultiple sites, dozens of data repositories, hundreds of users, 24 hours operation, mission-critical ($billions)xP+Scrum, 1-week iterations, 30 then up to 50 developersRapid progress, early success, features are demo-ableDirect access to “customer”, etc.