MAIN Next®
The Industry Standard for AI-Augmented SDLC
What is MAIN Next®?
MAIN Next® is a Concept in the age of AI experimenting and tooling implementation into SDLC. It’s the forward-thinking methodology designed to harness AI’s speed and scalability while keeping human creativity and strategic oversight at its core. It offers a new way to plan, build, and deliver software that aligns perfectly with your business goals.
Certification
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Get the Book
You can start with getting the MAIN Next Manifesto book.
Additional Materials
Download tools and additional materials for easier implementation.
Modules
MAIN Next provides several modules covering various roles in SDLC.
For whom the MAIN Next® is?
CTOs & Tech Leaders
MAIN Next provides strong grip for strategic alignment and risk management.
To fully leverage the productivity boost AI-backed SDLC could bring, we need to start with Top-Down concept focused on what Business goals should it follow.
Project Managers & Scrum Masters
Adaptive team orchestration and rapid prototyping.
Forecasting the project resources, time, cost needed and risks in productivity-heterogenous teams where differences are of scale like never before can’t be done with standard Agile techniques.
Developers & QA Professionals
Enhanced productivity with AI-driven coding and testing tools.
How to produce code that is secure-by-design? What challenges are new compared to pre-AI-development era? What skills need to be learned and what best practices should I adopt?
Members of Agile Teams
Faster iteration cycles with real-time feedback.
How to split the tasks and track the progress? How to measure the efficiency and not lose the focus? What new artifacts we need to produce for compliance audits? And how do the ceremonies differ?
Key Benefits & What It Brings
Speed & Efficiency
Ultra-rapid prototyping that shortens the time-to-market.
Speed & Efficiency
Quality & Security
Integrated QA processes and security checks tailored for AI-generated code.
Quality & Security
Business Alignment
Continuous tracking and alignment with strategic goals through actionable metrics.
Business Alignment
Scalable Collaboration
Seamless human-AI collaboration that empowers teams to focus on innovation.
Core Pillars of MAIN Next®
Business Goal Alignment
Every sprint connects to measurable business outcomes.
Robust Quality & Security
Embed continuous testing and security at every step.
Adaptive Orchestration
Flexible coordination between human expertise and AI capabilities.
Actionable Metrics
Real-time dashboards for tracking progress and ROI.
Ultra-Rapid Prototyping
Accelerate innovation with rapid, iterative experiments.
Progressive AI Autonomy
Gradual integration of autonomous AI, always with human oversight.
MAIN Next® Roadmap
January 2025
MAIN Next® manifesto released
Concept of MAIN Next was defined, academical reviews performed and manifesto book was released.
March 2025
First experts are MAIN Next®: Foundation certified!
First trainings for MAIN Next®: Foundation were performed and first dozens of experts worldwide were certified!
April 2025
MAIN Next®: Security by Design module will be published.
Module focused on modern SW development practices, bringing hands-on knowledge for security-risks mitigation connected with usage of AI-based tools for SW development. This module also brings new skills, knowledge and process changes that would maximize productivity-boost for modern and top-valued SW Engineers.
July 2025
MAIN Next®: Staying in Control module will be published
Module focused on practical know-how for Project Managers: How to estimate, plan and handle risks that productivity-heterogenous teams consisting of Humans without AI tools, Humans with AI Tools and Autonomous AI Agents brings.
August 2025
MAIN Next®: Business-Objectives Driven Delivery
Module focused on practical know-how for Product Owners and Business Analysts: How to map Business Objectives to Project Objectives through OKRs, how to keep transparent linkage between Key Business Objectives and IT Team understanding and utilize maximum gains in productivity and delivery speed. This module also gives the hands-on tools for PO and BA to enable flexibility of reaction when Business Objectives changes due to priority or market changes.
August 2025
MAIN Next®: What is the new Quality?
Module focused on practical know-how for QA roles. How does the perception of Quality change in post-AI transformed world? New Quality is not just bug-free software, but the weight of Security and Speed increases in SW Delivery Quality Perception. What needs to be changed in QA processes, knowledge and tooling? And how does the role of QA Engineers change? This is what MAIN Next®: What is the new Quality module delivers!
Are you interested in more?
Reach the MAIN Next® independent board when interested in more info about trainings, certifications and transformation partners in your area.