Application of Lean Principles in Software Development Processes

Abstract

Lean Methodology was introduced to the world in the early 20th century by Toyota Motor company and has been present, adopted in the workflows of many other automotive and heavy industries from a very long time. It is only in the recent times that the importance of this principle has been realized globally and is being incorporated into the world of software engineering and software development lifecycle processes. In this paper we shall take a look into the basics of lean methodology and understand how the principles of lean in accordance with six sigma principles can be utilized in modern software development practices to achieve highly efficient workflows and performance results. We shall also compare and contrast the advantages of using lean methodology in software production.