Agile: It Hurts So Good
Adopting Agile processes isn't a walk in the park -- it's more like a hike up a mountain.
Fierce GovernmentIT: ‘Former 18F director urges federal government to provide citizens with better digital experience’
FierceGovernmentIT reports on a talk given by Greg Godbout, former director of 18F, who insists that the user should be considered first and foremost at every step in product development.
FCW: ‘Getting Agile — with acquisition and development alike’
According to a recent article from FCW, getting government agencies on board with Agile development and cloud services takes "a combination of technological finesse and evangelical spirit".
Federal News Radio: ‘GSA’s new contract to feed hunger for agile IT development services’
In an interview with Federal News Radio, Greg Godbout of 18F said agency demand for Agile development services is off the charts. He explains the General Service Administration's plan to recruit industry expertise through a new blanket purchase agreement -- which will help 18F deliver digital services more effectively to the many agencies clamoring for Agile assistance.