Reestruturação de um processo de desenvolvimento com a implantação de metodologias ágeis: um estudo de caso no projeto de extensão Nerds

Abstract

The inherent complexity of contemporary software development, marked by requirement volatility and the need for frequent value delivery, imposes severe limitations on traditional management approaches based on fixed scope. In this scenario, productivity and quality management pose a critical challenge, especially in academic environments where turnover rates and learning curves are high. This study aims to analyze the impact of the systematic application of agile practices on the productivity of a development team involved in a university extension project at the Federal University of Ceará. The adopted methodology was based on the Scrum and Kanban frameworks, integrating advanced software engineering techniques such as consensus-based effort estimation through Planning Poker. Distinguishing itself from purely qualitative approaches, this research employed a rigorous quantitative analysis: productivity data were submitted to inferential statistical tests using the JASP tool, enabling the validation of the statistical significance of performance variations observed throughout the sprints. The results demonstrate that the transition from an ad hoc model to a metrics-based agile process not only stabilized the delivery flow but also increased role clarity and team satisfaction. It is concluded that the combination of agile ceremonies with a data-driven culture and statistical control is decisive for mitigating uncertainties and raising the maturity of the development process, even in the context of newly formed teams.