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The paper deals with the question how a capability oriented model like TestSPICE could contribute to the improvement of agile testing. We know from several studies, that agile methods like XP or SCRUM deliver good support for higher capability or maturity levels of SPICE as well as of CMMI. On the other hand the authors were did not find relevant studies that deal with the question how SPICE could help to mature agile practices. One of the reasons is that there is no common accepted agile maturity model (but up to 40 published approaches). In this case the training and the experience to the Assessment and process improvement (PI) team is a key success factor. A double certification as Assessor and CAT might be helpful. The paper is written from the perspective of a consultant wanting to help customers to improve and searching for options to give advice.
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Schweigert, T., Vohwinkel, D., Blaschke, M., Ekssir-Monfared, M. (2013). TestSPICE and Agile Testing – Synergy or Confusion. In: Woronowicz, T., Rout, T., O’Connor, R.V., Dorling, A. (eds) Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination. SPICE 2013. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 349. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38833-0_14
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