Table 1 Role of documentation in Agile methodologies [8]
Methodology | Documentation Role | Document template | Documentation format | Information gathering method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XP | Minimally managed, with little temporary documentation | No | As a < type user > , I want < some goal > so that < reason > | Little docs, verbal |
Lean | There is less documentation used only in for feedback and testing, | No | Not available | Face-to-face communication |
Crystal | Moderate | Design notes | Not available | Short, rich, formal communication |
FDD | As per need, light | Model use cases, design, functional requirement | < action > the < result > < by/for/ of/to > < object > | Combined team |
DSDM | As per need, light | Early instance/working software modeling and prototyping), system overview, context diagram | Not available | Not available |
ASD | Less | User manual, white board | As a < role > , I want < features > so that < reason > | Not available |
Scrum | Moderate | Report template, | Not Available | Face-to-face communication |
Kanban | Less | White board/design notes | Not Available | Not available |