USE OF AGILE METHODOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE FOR USERS WITH SPECIFIC DISORDERS

The paper shows suitability of using agile methods of software development for a concrete application which is designed for users with specific disorders, such as autistic spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, mental retardation, etc. It tries to show advantages and disadvantages of new methodologies, particularly Extreme Programming. Agile methodologies of software development appeared in the second half of the 90's of the last century. Thus it concerns new ways which have not been spread massively yet. However, they are perceived as an alternative and successful way of software development. They have been increasingly applied in smaller teams. Many of agile processes and techniques influence traditional rigorous methodologies.