Application of agile methods and versioning in the SobreVidas Project - "Mouth Cancer": experiences in the development of a monitoring platform

• Luiza de Oliveira Costa UFG
• Gabriel Freitas UFG
• Leandro Pedrosa UFG
• Renata Dutra Braga UFG

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erigo.2024.4850

Abstract

This article presents an experience report on the applications of agile methods and versioning in the construction of a technological solution for screening and monitoring the at-risk population of mouth cancer, SobreVidas - ‘Câncer de Boca’. The adoption of agile methods and versioning practices were essential to enable continuous adaptation to changes and development challenges. The results indicated that these practices contributed significantly to the quality and sustainability of the project, providing a solution aligned with oral health needs.

Keywords: agile methods, versioning, mouth cancer, monitoring, oral health

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