Lean Software Development

What is it?

Lean software development is a concept that emphasizes optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste in the software development process. This approach has its roots in the Lean manufacturing movement of the 1980s. However, it is now considered an integral part of the Agile software development methodology.

Where is it used?

Software development processes aiming to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
Organizations seeking to deliver high-quality software efficiently
Environments that benefit from continuous improvement and customer-centric approaches

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Eliminates wasteful practices, leading to efficiency improvements and cost savings	Implementation may face resistance from teams accustomed to traditional methods
Focuses on delivering value to customers, resulting in more satisfied users	Requires teams to adapt to new principles and practices, which can take time
Empowers the development team to make decisions, which can also boost morale	Heavily depends on the team involved, making it not as scalable as other frameworks
Streamlined approach allows more functionality to be delivered in less time	Strong documentation is required, and failure to do so may result in mistakes

Source: TechTarget