These days we have a methodology overload.  It’s not that I don’t recognize the importance of SDLC methodologies, rather I feel we already have more than enough methodologies to satisfy the needs of any organization. My proposal: lets put methodology development on pause for two years.  During this grace period everyone should focus on development and deployment of tools that support existing methodologies and processes. These tools should codify any existing methodology and simplify its application in real-world projects. In short, lets give what organizations have planted a chance to grow so it bear  fruits.

Just consider the wide variety of methodologies available today: SCRUM, Extreme Programming and other agile methodologies, MSF, Eclipse Way, RUP, EssentialUP, OpenUP, double-Chocalte-PestasioUP (and other flavor of the day UPs).

This methodology overload has resulted in confusion and  paralysis of many organizations trying to adopt and deploy processes in their software development projects.

As a final note, I would be grateful if methodology theories put their book authorship careers on hold for two years for the the betterment of the end users.

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