Toolset

#1Recommended project/team collaboration hub: MS Teams

MS Teams allows project members to put all tools and files into one central hub. Specialized applications are available as integrations (such as TeamDynamix and whiteboard tools). Clients across all three universities are also able to collaborate with us through the hub. Visit the SDLC Teams hub for suggested project structure and content.

#2Documentation and version control tools

  • We recommend using OneNote to capture requirements, user stories, etc.
  • For interactive prototypes: InVision
  • Version control: GitHub or Subversion

#3Alternatives

The recommended toolset is not mandatory; teams can choose alternatives that better meet their needs or that allow them to evaluate new tools. Some alternatives are:

  • ReQTest (for bug tracking and user story capture)
  • Trello (for planning, project management, and requirements gathering)
  • Word documents (for requirements and technical specifications)

Please note that using alternatives leaves teams susceptible to some of the issues that prompted the SDLC update, including confusion about locations and versions, tool fatigue, and difficulty getting peers to use specific tools.

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