Cycle: An Open Software Development Methodology (v1.0)

Software development isn’t one-size-fits-all. Teams evolve, priorities shift, and rigid frameworks can sometimes hold you back. That’s why I’m excited to share Cycle, a flexible, lightweight methodology designed to keep teams focused, collaborative, and adaptable.

Why Cycle?

• No Backlog Overload – Plan only for your Current Cycle and keep a short Next horizon.
• Flexible Timing – Cycles can stretch or shrink to fit reality, with optional cooldown gaps for fixes or rest.
• Minimal Ceremonies – Just two meetings: lightweight regular check-ins and a planning session that reviews, assigns, and health-checks.
• Shared Responsibility – Developers, QAs, Visionary Architects, and Project managers collectively own priorities and clarity.

Explore Cycle on GitHub: https://github.com/oneapplab/cycle