
With the increasing adoption of agile methodologies in distributed software development teams, there is a need to adapt these practices for large-scale environments. However, the lack of specific guidance can make this process difficult. To evaluate how large-scale agile distributed teams adapt their practices to meet their specific contexts, this study launches a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The SLR presents adaptations of agile methodologies in distributed software development teams operating in large-scale environments. With the growing popularity of agile methodologies, there is an increasing need to adapt them to suit the specific needs of distributed teams operating in large-scale contexts. The review identified 96 adapted practices from five agile frameworks (Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), the Spotify model, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)) used in various case studies between 2007 and 2021. Scrum was the most commonly adapted framework with 32 customized practices, followed by SAFe (25), LeSS (17), the Spotify model (13), and DAD (9). The review provides insights into how these practices have been tailored to meet the needs of distributed teams in large-scale contexts. The findings can guide organizations in adapting agile practices to their specific contexts.
Agile frameworks, Electronic computers. Computer science, Agile,, Scaling agile frameworks, QA75.5-76.95, Large-scale, Tailoring agile, Distributed Software Development
Agile frameworks, Electronic computers. Computer science, Agile,, Scaling agile frameworks, QA75.5-76.95, Large-scale, Tailoring agile, Distributed Software Development
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 4 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
