Preventive vs. Corrective Planning in Software Development: Striking the Balance
In software development, the way we do planning plays a crucial role in determining the success or failure of a project or product. It’s a dance between trying to foresee every possible scenario and being agile enough to navigate uncertainties as they pop up. On a high level, two primary approaches dominate this landscape: preventive planning and corrective planning. While classical project management methodologies often favor preventive planning, the agile movement has brought corrective planning to the forefront, emphasizing adaptability and responsiveness.