Trade Off Triangle

Modified on 04/27/2017 10:26 by Administrator — Categorized as: Best Practices, Role

Trade Off Triangle

Traditional Trade Off Triangle

Source: MSF 3.0
TOT FixedChosenAdjustable
ResourcesX
Schedule X
Features X

In this model the example shows that the resources are known and fixed up front and schedule agreed upon with the client. The feature set is adjustable by the software company.

Optional Scope Contract

Source: Kent Beck
The rule here is to allow the client to have control of any two rows and the software company controls the third.
OSCSPClient
PriceX-
Schedule-X
Features-X
In this example the client can adjust the time and scope but the software provider controls the price.