How does the Velocity Method differ from other lifecycle management processes?

GlobalLogic´s Velocity Method emphasizes short, frequent product releases and leverages powerful collaboration tools like the Velocity Platform. The Velocity Method is also different in that it:

• Structures team communications around short meetings and a more disciplined utilization of tracking and wiki systems
• Utilizes a cost-effective suite of integrated tools to provide complete visibility and traceability
• Creates more in-depth product requirements and design processes
• Builds cross-functional teams to avoid dependence on a specific team member
• Utilize more automation and asynchronous steps for design and code review processes
• Includes product maintenance and support processes to cover the complete product lifecycle
• Ensures simple implementation by wrapping existing engineering practices (e.g., Extreme Programming, RUP, etc.)
• Provides consistency and product stability through clearly documented work practices
• Checks the code base into a common repository to enable various teams / members to build incrementally
• Defines an automated functional testing framework early to enable regression