Gamification in Agile Development Methodology: A Systematic Literature Review

Gamification is a technique that uses game mechanics and aspects to engage and inspire people to complete a task. Gamification has grown in popularity in several industries recently, including software development. The purpose of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to review the most recent findings in the field of gamification's application to agile methodology between the years 2015 and 2024. With the help of search terms like “gamification,” “agile methodology,” and “game mechanics,” “agile development,” a thorough scan of databases including the IEEE Xplore, and Scopus was carried out. Articles and studies released in English were examined. Data were extracted analysed using a spreadsheet to organize information such as study design, sample size, research setting, kinds of game mechanics used, and major findings. To combine the results from the chosen studies and discover any recurring themes or patterns, a thematic analysis method was used. The findings of this SRL points to areas for further study and contributes to understanding the benefits and best practices of using gamification in agile methodology and provides insights for practitioners and researchers in the field.