Agile vs Waterfall - Are These Oil and Water?

Explore the nuanced debate between agile and waterfall methodologies in software development through this insightful conference talk from code::dive 2021. Delve into the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches, challenging the polarized views often presented in the industry. Learn how to effectively combine elements from both methodologies to create a balanced and successful project management strategy. Discover practical considerations for decision-making in software projects, including latency, resources, compatibility, and optimization. Gain valuable insights on prioritizing tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and understanding the difference between urgent and important tasks. Apply these concepts to real-world scenarios and improve your ability to make informed choices in software development projects.

Intro
Welcome
Disclaimer
Sales pitch
Your decisions will cost
The world is not only about use cases
Urgent is not necessarily important
Things to consider in a project
Latency
Resources
Compatibility
Programming languages
Optimization
Example
seldom important
Eisenhower Matrix
Important vs Urgent
How to weigh decisions
Steps vs spaces
Recap
Top left quadrant
Summary
Functionality
Urgent and important
Outro