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How Agile Teams Regard and Practice Universal Design During Software Development.
Aleksander Bai1, Heidi Mork2, Viktoria Stray3
1Norwegian Computing Center, Oslo, Norway.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 30, 2018
Summary
Agile software development teams show a gap between their understanding, management
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Universal design principles are crucial for creating inclusive software accessible to diverse users.
- Agile software development methodologies prioritize flexibility and rapid iteration, necessitating integration of universal design early and continuously.
- Understanding how agile teams perceive and implement universal design is key to improving software accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate agile team members' perceptions of universal design.
- To examine organizational structures supporting universal design within agile teams.
- To analyze the practical application of universal design practices in agile software development.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with 89 participants from agile software projects, including developers, testers, designers, and project leaders.
- Data analysis involved a detailed breakdown of responses based on roles, project domains, and professional experience.
- Comparative analysis was performed to identify differences and similarities in universal design approaches across various team compositions and contexts.
Main Results:
- A significant discrepancy exists between the perceived importance of universal design and its actual implementation within agile teams.
- Team members' understanding and practices of universal design vary considerably based on their specific roles and years of experience.
- Management's perspective on universal design often differs from that of the team members executing the development work.
Conclusions:
- There is a notable disconnect between the theoretical acknowledgment and the practical execution of universal design in agile software development.
- Tailored strategies are needed to bridge the gap between perception and practice, ensuring universal design is effectively integrated.
- Further research should explore interventions to enhance universal design awareness and application throughout the agile development lifecycle.
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