Optimization of software development processes in distributed teams

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Background: This article analyzes the OPEN ACCESS optimization of software development processes in SUBMITED 17 April 2025 distributed teams through the use of agile ACCEPTED 24 May 2025 PUBLISHED 27 June 2025 methodologies and modern digital tools. The study VOLUME Vol.07 Issue 06 2025 covers the theoretical foundations of agile approaches, including iterative development, continuous feedback, CITATION and adaptive planning, while also examining practical . methods and tools that enhance communication and COPYRIGHT knowledge management in distributed work © 2025 Original content from this work may be used under the terms of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. environments. Methods: The methodological approach includes a comparative literature review, which has made it possible to identify both success factors and challenges in implementing agile practices in distributed teams. As a result of the study, a comprehensive optimization model has been proposed, integrating theoretical principles with practical tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and GitLab, along with recommendations for adapting organizational culture and management processes to improve development efficiency. Findings: The findings demonstrate that the combination of integrated digital solutions with agile methodologies contributes to shorter development cycles, improved product quality, and enhanced communication flows. Novelty and applications: The insights presented in this article are relevant to researchers in information technology, professionals involved in business process optimization, and managers of distributed teams seeking to implement advanced software development methodologies in the context of global digital transformation. KEYWORDS The American Journal of Engineering and Technology 193 https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajet distributed teams, agile approaches, systems and omnichannel strategies can facilitate development process optimization, digital effective interaction across various digital platforms and technologies, iterative development. distributed teams. 1. INTRODUCTION A research gap is observed in that, despite the extensive body of literature on agile approaches, insufficient Modern challenges, including the need for rapid attention has been given to the comprehensive adaptation to market changes, the rise of remote work, optimization of development processes in distributed and the development of digital infrastructure, require a teams, considering the specifics of remote work, reassessment of traditional project management communication challenges, and coordination among methods and a transition to agile approaches. Particular geographically dispersed participants. The absence of a attention is given to how agile methodologies such as well-defined model that integrates theoretical agile Scrum, Kanban, and XP can enhance the efficiency of principles with practical recommendations for distributed teams by ensuring continuous integration, distributed teams limits the potential for improving rapid feedback, and adaptive planning. development efficiency in the context of digital Recent studies on optimizing software development transformation. processes in distributed teams highlight a broad range The objective of this study is to explore the specific of approaches where agile methodologies and digital characteristics of optimizing software development transformation play a central role. The reviewed sources processes in distributed teams. can be categorized into three thematic groups. The scientific novelty lies in conducting a broad analysis The first group includes studies analyzing agile of existing research and comparing approaches to methodologies in the context of product lifecycle optimizing software development processes in management and comparative assessments of distributed teams. development practices. The research by Ibeh C. V. et al. The proposed hypothesis suggests that the application [1] provides an overview of agile approaches for of adapted agile methods in distributed teams, integrating digital technologies into product lifecycle combined with modern digital tools for communication management, while an empirical analysis by Tetteh S. G. and project management, significantly enhances [2] highlights the comparative advantages of various development efficiency, reduces time-to-market, and agile methods. Additionally, the article by Abdullah P. P. improves the quality of the final software product. et al. [3] identifies ten key challenges in adopting agile approaches. The research methodology is based on a comparative analysis of academic publications. The second group of sources focuses on digital transformation, organizational agility, and the 2. Theoretical foundations of development development of dynamic capabilities within enterprises. optimization in distributed teams Anshari M., Almunawar M. N. [4] examine the Optimizing software development processes i