The Engineers: Slow, Steady, and Reliable

The final type of development team to discuss is “The Engineers.”

The Engineer team has their process down to a science—so much so that they wouldn’t go to the bathroom without filling out a TPS report first! While their approach can feel inefficient due to its meticulousness, it’s also highly reliable. This method shines when the budget (time, money, and resources) is generous, but the margin for failure is slim to none. For example, imagine writing the software for a rocket ship—bugs are simply not an option in that environment.

The Engineer development team excels at solving well-defined problems with established techniques. While they are capable of addressing novel challenges, they are most likely to do so by blending tried-and-true methods in innovative ways.

Now that we’ve covered the three types of development teams, join me tomorrow as we explore the pros and cons of each—and when you’d want to leverage their strengths.