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Scaling Up vs Scaling Out
publish date: 2026/06/04 20:51:42.063319 UTC
volume_muteThere are two perspectives on scaling agile methods. Match each perspective to its correct definition.
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Perspective
Scaling up
Scaling out
Definition
Concerned with using agile methods for developing large software systems that cannot be developed by a small team
Concerned with how agile methods can be introduced across a large organisation with many years of software development experience
Correct Answer
(1) Scaling up,Concerned with using agile methods for developing large software systems that cannot be developed by a small team
(2) Scaling out,Concerned with how agile methods can be introduced across a large organisation with many years of software development experience
Explanation
Scaling up: using agile methods for developing large software systems that cannot be developed by a small team. Scaling out: introducing agile methods across a large organisation with many years of software development experience.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition
