Influência da aplicação de métodos ágeis e da gestão do conhecimento na qualidade de software: uma análise multivariada

Currently, information technology companies have been intensively seeking productivity and improving competitive positioning, but are aware that they cannot give up the quality of the software generated or the preservation of the knowledge obtained in this process. In this context, agile methodologies fit well and applied knowledge management concepts are expected to play an important role. This paper presents a structural equation modeling of the influence and contribution of agile methods and knowledge management on software quality, based on the perception obtained through the application of a questionnaire answered by Information Technology (IT) professionals. Research has indicated that agile methods and knowledge management in software development influence each other positively. It also showed that both agile methods and knowledge management positively influence software quality, and the influence of knowledge management was greater, suggesting that managers should consider more closely the factors associated with collaboration and sharing. , creativity, content delivered and the dissemination of lessons learned.