Application of DCO tools
DCO principles
Direct Capture of Objectives (DCO) is a core part of Pega Platform™ and Pega's methodology approach. The DCO feature set has grown and evolved but remains focused on a set of key principles. From a business architect (BA) perspective, DCO tools and related approaches are intended to:
- Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders
- Reduce the time between obtaining requirements, design, and implementation
- Focus on desired business outcomes
- Speed up and simplify application development
Key DCO tools for business architects
Pega provides many tools that can be considered part of the DCO toolset. Most of the Pega Platform features and methodologies are aligned with DCO.
| DCO-related Tool | Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Case Designer | Provides the ability to design the stages and steps of your process or journey. Capture the users and data applicable to each stage, as well as details such as routing and service levels. | You can immediately run your process to verify and adjust the case design. |
| Agile Workbench | Provides the ability to capture and manage features, user stories, defects, and feedback items while working with the application. You can integrate Agile Workbench with an agile project management tool such as Pega Agile Studio, or a third-party tool such as Jira, for features such as sprint execution and reporting. | You can create and edit items while working in the application rather than having to access another system. You can capture a screenshot or video to include with the item. |
| Agile Studio | Provides agile project management functionality, including the ability to create and manage backlogs, plan and execute sprints, collaborate on backlog items, and monitor results with reporting. | You can support and manage Scrum-based development teams. |
Common approaches to applying DCO
The Pega DCO-related tools ensure that any team working with a Pega application has what they need to be successful in Pega Platform. It is common for organizations to use other tools for the same purposes. There are different tooling scenarios to consider to maximize overall organizational results. Your team can successfully leverage DCO by using a combination of tools.
In the following image, click the + icons to learn more about the common approaches to leveraging DCO-related tools.
Approach selection
Work with your team to select an approach that makes sense for your organization and your project. Then, document and socialize this approach for the benefit of your team.
The following are general guidelines to help you select an approach. Regardless of the approach selected, it is important to re-evaluate as circumstances change.
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