SDLC blueprint

External reference URLs (methodology guides)

Curated list of **https** targets cited in [`blueprints/sdlc/methodologies/`](README.md) and mirrored in [`docs/methodologies-*.html`](../docs/methodologies.html) and in generated **Process & flows**

External reference URLs (methodology guides)

Curated list of https targets cited in Methodology guides (blueprint) and mirrored in docs/methodologies-*.html and in generated Process & flows pages (methodologies-*-process.html). When you change a URL in Markdown, update the matching handbook page’s “Authoritative sources” / “Authoritative sources & further reading” section (and re-run build_methodology_chapters.py for generated HTML).

Each row includes an executive summary: what the link is and why this blueprint points to it, so readers can decide whether to open it.

Topic URL Executive summary (why it’s linked here)
Agile Manifesto https://agilemanifesto.org/ The original four values (2001); defines what “Agile” means before you pick Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
Twelve Principles https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html Turns the manifesto into concrete principles (delivery, feedback, sustainability)—useful for aligning SDLC phases with Agile intent.
Agile Alliance (home) https://www.agilealliance.org/ Nonprofit community hub: articles, events, and pointers—neutral background, not a replacement for your process docs.
Agile Alliance — Subway map https://www.agilealliance.org/subway Visual map of Agile-related practices; good orientation, not a prescribed workflow.
Agile Alliance — Agile glossary https://www.agilealliance.org/agile101/agile-glossary/ Searchable terms (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, XP)—shared vocabulary for teams using this blueprint.
Scrum Guide https://scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html Official definition of Scrum (accountabilities, events, artifacts)—the authority for mapping Phases A–F to Scrum.
Scrum.org — What is Scrum? https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-scrum Training org’s intro and learning context; complements the Guide, not a second standard.
Scrum.org — Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams https://www.scrum.org/resources/kanban-guide-scrum-teams How Kanban flow practices integrate with Scrum—for teams blending both under one cadence.
Agile Alliance — Kanban (glossary) https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/kanban/ Short definition and manufacturing roots—quick grounding before reading Kanban guides.
Kanban University — The Kanban Guide https://kanban.university/kanban-guide Current guide text for the Kanban method (practices, evolution of the Guide).
ProKanban.org https://prokanban.org/ Professional Kanban community—training and certification paths; optional depth.
Agile Alliance — Scrum (glossary) https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/scrum/ Short Scrum entry plus community context—handy glossary alongside the Guide.
ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 (catalogue) https://www.iso.org/standard/63712.html International standard for software life-cycle processes—formal anchor for phased/regulated delivery (catalogue entry; full text is paid/licensed).
PMI — Standards & guides https://www.pmi.org/standards PMBOK and related standards—common vocabulary for phases, knowledge areas, and governance when formalizing gates and project framing (complements ISO 12207). Note: some environments get HTTP 403 to pmi.org from automated curl; try a normal browser.
Wikipedia — PMBOK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Management_Body_of_Knowledge Overview of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge—phases and knowledge areas in encyclopedia form when licensed PMBOK text is unavailable.
Wikipedia — Waterfall model https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfall_model Informal history and diagram of sequential phases—context for phased delivery, not a standard.
Wikipedia — Software development process (Waterfall section) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_process#Waterfall_development Waterfall as one lifecycle among many—helps compare with iterative approaches.
Wikipedia — Agile software development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agile_software_development Contrast between iterative Agile and plan-driven lifecycles—useful when arguing hybrids (phased gates + iterative build).
Wikipedia — Extreme programming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_programming Stable overview of XP practices and history—entry point before deeper books or practitioner sites.
Ron Jeffries — XP https://ronjeffries.com/xprog/ Practitioner perspective on XP—stories and guidance from a signatory-level voice.
Martin Fowler — XP (Bliki) https://martinfowler.com/bliki/ExtremeProgramming.html Short expert summary of XP on a widely cited blog—quick read.
Wiki.c2 — Extreme Programming Roadmap https://wiki.c2.com/?ExtremeProgrammingRoadmap Classic wiki index of XP topics—dated but historically influential.
Wikipedia — Lean software development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_software_development Stable overview of the seven Poppendieck principles, history, and relationship to manufacturing Lean—entry point before the books.
Wikipedia — Toyota Production System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Production_System Manufacturing roots of Lean—understanding TPS clarifies why "waste" and "pull" matter in software.
Agile Alliance — Lean software development https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/lean-software-development/ Short definition in the Agile glossary—shared vocabulary for Lean.
Lean Enterprise Institute https://www.lean.org/ Practitioner community for Lean thinking—manufacturing and beyond; optional depth.
Wikipedia — Spiral model https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral_model Stable overview of Boehm's risk-driven model—quadrants, anchor-point milestones, history.
Wikipedia — Barry Boehm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Boehm Author biography—context for the Spiral Model's origins in defense/aerospace.
Wikipedia — V-model (software development) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-model_(software_development) Stable overview of the V-Model—phases, traceability pairing, and comparison with Waterfall.
Wikipedia — Verification and validation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verification_and_validation Foundational V&V concepts—"building the right product" vs "building the product right."
ISO 26262 (catalogue) https://www.iso.org/standard/68383.html Automotive functional safety standard mandating V-Model-style development (catalogue; full text licensed).
Wikipedia — DevOps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps Stable overview of DevOps history, practices, and culture—entry point before vendor-specific guidance.
Wikipedia — CI/CD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CI/CD Continuous integration and delivery—the technical backbone of DevOps pipelines.
DORA — DevOps Research and Assessment https://dora.dev/ Research-backed DevOps metrics and capabilities; the four key metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, CFR, MTTR).
Google SRE Book https://sre.google/sre-book/table-of-contents/ Free online SRE practices and principles—companion to DevOps methodology.
Wikipedia — Feature-driven development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feature-driven_development Stable overview of FDD's five activities, roles, and feature-centric approach.
Agile Alliance — FDD https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/fdd/ Short definition of Feature-Driven Development in the Agile glossary.
Wikipedia — Crystal Clear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Clear_(software_development) Stable overview of the most common Crystal variant—properties and scaling.
Wikipedia — DSDM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_systems_development_method Stable overview of DSDM phases, principles, and MoSCoW prioritization.
Agile Business Consortium https://www.agilebusiness.org/ Official DSDM body—framework documentation, training, certification.
Shape Up (free book) https://basecamp.com/shapeup Official Shape Up book by Ryan Singer—complete methodology description, free online.
PMI — Disciplined Agile https://www.pmi.org/disciplined-agile Official DA body of knowledge—goal diagrams, lifecycles, process options (PMI-owned).
Wikipedia — Disciplined agile delivery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplined_agile_delivery Stable overview of DA's approach, lifecycles, and relationship to other Agile methods.
Wikipedia — Behavior-driven development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven_development Stable overview of BDD—Given-When-Then, tools, relationship to TDD.
Dan North — Introducing BDD https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/ Original BDD article by its creator—motivation and initial formulation.
Cucumber — BDD overview https://cucumber.io/docs/bdd/ Practitioner guide to BDD with a popular tool—process and anti-patterns.
Wikipedia — Rapid application development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_application_development Stable overview of RAD—phases, tools, prototyping-centric approach.
OWASP — Top 10 for LLM Applications https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/ Security risks when LLMs touch design, code, or data in the SDLC—essential for agentic / AI-assisted workflows.

Quick verification (maintainers)

From a shell, expect HTTP 200 (some sites return 301 then 200 when following redirects):

urls=(
  https://agilemanifesto.org/
  https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-scrum
  https://kanban.university/kanban-guide
  https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/
)
for u in "${urls[@]}"; do
  printf '%s ' "$(curl -sS -o /dev/null -w '%{http_code}' -L --max-time 15 "$u")"
  echo "$u"
done

Expand the array with any new links before merging doc changes.

Canonical source

Edit https://github.com/autowww/blueprints/blob/main/sdlc/methodologies/REFERENCE-LINKS.md first; regenerate with docs/build-handbook.py.