Agile software development refers to a collection of software developing methodologies where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between the self-organization and cross-functional teams.
The significance of using agile methodologies and tools in project management is, the team can plan the work more efficiently and monitor the work more effectively while delivering the quality product within the limitations of the budget. The best thing to notice in agile project management is its ability to respond to issues to arise throughout the project. This is why agile is the most used methodology in project management
There are many tools in Agile, but here I will go through some of the major tools :
1. Agilean
2. Wrike
3. Trello
4. JIRA
5.Axosoft
6. Planbox
7. Assembla
8. Pivotal Tracker
9. Asana
10. Binfire
Now We are going deep into the above tools
1. Agilean
Agilean is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) based SaaS enterprise automated workflow management tool for both small & medium Information Technology(IT) Companies. It is a very user-friendly tool. and with this tool, you can able to set your automated kanban workflow in 2mins with 50 + built-in templates Agilean tool (integration of lean and agile[Both]).agilean tool enables project Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Controlling and continuous learning for the type of software and other industry vertical projects.
- Features
Can able to do all projects in a single dashboard
Voice and text conversion did automatically
Bugs can be identified easily
2. Wrike
Wrike is an online project management and collaboration platform, which helps to team to take their performance to the next level. it is specially designed for users can able to get real-time information. it also has features like built-in flexibility to provide support for different teams for their unique approach to project development and tracking.
- Features
Project organization, Planning, Monitoring & Tracking
Teamwork & Reporting
Customization & Best solutions.
3. Trello
This tool took a major place in project management applications. I think many of you people know about this tool. The crazy thing about this tool is that it has both free and premium accounts available with a great chance to use most of the common features. And it has many little amazing features, but not less useful. Indicating them: writing comments, attachment documents, coloring labels, due dates, checklists, etc…, and one more interesting thing in trello is that it supports all mobile platforms.
- Features
Due date tracking
Security and Encryption
Activity logging
4. JIRA
Jira is specially developed to track issues & bugs in project management to software and mobile development processes. Jira has an amazing dashboard which makes you easy to handle different issues easily.
- Features
Workflows
Screens
Files
Issue types
Issue attributes
5. Axosoft
You may know many of the tools for project management, but Axosoft is a widely used tool for detecting bugs and issues. Mostly this tool is used by software & application developers that have a sense of scrum framework. Every developer needs this tool to create and deliver bug-free software on schedule.
- Features
Plan accurately
Track clearly
Release confidently
6. Planbox
The next amazing tool in agile project management tool is plan box. It is amazing because it allows members to plan, collaborate and deliver the project as well as to bring software development and other functions in an agile life cycle multiple businesses functions.
- Features
Access control
Wide workspace
File Management
7. Assembla
This tool is a combination of cloud management tools & cloud-based tasks for software developers. This tool is a provider of apache subversion hosting along P4, Git, Agile task management and project management.
With this tool, you can do most of the aspects of the project, from ideation to production, as well as Upload large media files, manage the coding and Document your work.
- Features
Bug Tracking
Social collaboration
Team & client management
Hourly backup’s
8. Pivotal Tracker
Pivotal Tracker is a tool that helps in perfect project-planning for software developers. it visualizes your project in the way of stories or virtual cards, Bugged projects into manageable chunks, and have the conclude-based with clients about delivery & Scope. This tool can accurately gives the estimation of project completion. Pivotal tracker helps you to experience in a practical based agile software development process.
- Features
Developer Friendly: Open API
Third Party Tools & Built-in Integrations
Free iPhone, I pad & iPod
9. Asana
Asana is an excellent project management tool. Why I say it excellent because it allows the team to share, plan, monitoring and track the progress of the work to each member working on. The best thing in this tool is it is free up to 30 members in a team and very easy to use when compared to all other tools in project management. It is must noticeable in asana that even email is also not required to use this tool. Each team can create their workplace that includes project and project tasks; each task can contain comments, notes, files, attachments, and tags, that’s I called it easy to use.
- Features
Activity Feed
Search functionality
Task management
Inbox management
10. Binfire
This tool is somewhat related to agilean. It is also an online project management tool for small-medium level companies, but the noticeable thing in this tool is binfire supports all major project management methodologies include Agile, waterfall & hybrid project management. It gives you real-time interactions with such features like an interactive whiteboard, burndown charts, project files, collaborative PDF markup, real-time notifications, status updates & much more.
- Features
Personal dashboard
Workspace calendar
Project template
Dropbox Integration
Time tracking software
Final Words :
Every tool has its significance in project management to plan, monitor and deliver quality products to the clients. Every company has its own tools based on clients needs & requirements and based on their working plan and strategy. But every tool’s main aim is to give the best features to the team. Personally, as I experience these are the best tools for agile in project management.
