Proven, tailored methodologies
Entrance uses proven methodologies to help our clients effectively implement software solutions within their organization. Each of our clients begins with varying levels of project management capability maturity, scope, and requirements. Additionally each client has a unique project, environment, and culture. Entrance’s tailored versions of the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) help us manage both Agile and Waterfall software development projects. We find that being able to execute projects using either approach allows Entrance to be flexible and better able to meet the needs of each client.
The MSF defines a sequence of five phases that enables Entrance, in collaboration with our clients, to progressively define and refine business and software requirements. These phases are Envision, Plan, Build, Stabilize, and Deploy. Each phase defines a set of deliverables that support the progression of moving from business requirements to functional software. The phases occur in both Waterfall and Agile Development, but the process looks a little different:
Waterfall Development
Waterfall Development is good for clients who
- Have fixed requirements
- Don’t have time to be included in iterations during development
- Have a currently working solution, and can wait on a full final delivery
Agile Development
Agile Development is good for clients who
- Have changing environments and requirements
- Has time to be involved in iterations and make trade-off decisions surrounding changes in scope
- Might need some pieces of their solution delivered before others
For more on how Entrance builds software, visit our Process page.
