There are now more Capstone projects with objectives that are entirely software based or incorporate software components. However, software designs have characteristics that can make them different from the hardware-focused projects historically sponsored in BYU Capstone.

Because of the ability to rapidly prototype changes and the fact that your prototype can actually become the product, the nature of software projects is more iterative than most hardware design projects and follows the process outlined in Figure 6-3 of Design Decisions more closely than the traditional waterfall project management procedure associated with the Capstone hardware development process. However, because of the fixed schedule and resources allocated to your project, appropriate goal targets combined with agile management are essential to ensure that your efforts are appropriately mapped to achieve a successful outcome.

You should use software to manage software. Appropriate use of GitLab, GitHub or another repository management system will enable you to keep track of different software components and successfully combine the efforts of your team members.