# Integrating Interactive Detection of Code Smells into Scrum: Feasibility, Benefits, and Challenges
## 7 Implications and Benefits  
In what follows, we examine the study's implications for the research community and industrial practitioners. Firstly, we outline some implications for researchers:  
1. Investigate long-term effects: the study provides insights into the short-term effects of integrating code smell detection techniques into Scrum. Researchers should investigate the long-term impact and sustainability of using the software development approach that integrates the ID into Scrum. Longitudinal studies can assess whether the observed positive effects are maintained over time and identify any challenges or diminishing returns. 2. Explore scalability and applicability: we focused on a single project and a specific context. Researchers should explore the scalability and applicability of the findings across different projects, teams, and domains. Investigating how the integration of code smell detection techniques performs in various settings can provide a more comprehensive understanding of its benefits and limitations. 3. Assess the effectiveness of integrating code smell detection techniques: the results indicate that integrating the ID technique into Scrum can improve code quality and software development processes. Researchers should conduct studies to validate the effectiveness of different code smell detection techniques in agile environments and explore their impact on software quality and overall project outcomes. 4. Address challenges related to change resistance: resistance to change emerged as a significant difficulty in integrating the ID technique into Scrum. Researchers should investigate strategies to overcome resistance and facilitate the adoption of new practices and methodologies in software development teams. This may involve addressing cultural barriers, providing adequate training and support, and involving key stakeholders in the change process. By addressing these implications, researchers can expand the knowledge base and provide valuable insights into the integration of code smell detection techniques, their broader impact, and the considerations necessary for successful adoption in agile software development. Additionally, we highlight the main implications for practitioners:  
1. Consider integrating code smell detection: the study demonstrates the potential benefits of integrating code smell detection techniques into Scrum. Practitioners should consider incorporating these techniques into their software development practices to improve code quality and maintainability. 2. Train and educate development teams: to effectively leverage code smell detection techniques, practitioners should invest in training and educating their development teams. Providing knowledge and guidance on identifying and addressing code smells can empower developers to improve code quality and prevent technical debt proactively. 3. Balance manual and automated code analysis: the study used manual code smell detection by quality evaluators. Practitioners should balance manual code analysis and the leveraging of automated code analysis tools. Automation can enhance the detection process, increasing efficiency and scalability while maintaining the contextual expertise of human evaluators. 4. Monitor code quality metrics: integrating code smell detection techniques enables the tracking of code quality metrics over time. Practitioners should establish mechanisms to monitor and analyze these metrics regularly. Continuous monitoring can provide insights into code quality trends, identify potential areas of improvement, and help allocate resources effectively. 5. Evaluate the impact on development speed: while code smell detection can enhance code quality, practitioners should assess the impact on development speed and project timelines. Finding the right balance between addressing code smells and delivering software within schedule constraints is crucial. Regularly evaluate the trade-offs between code quality improvements and time-to-market goals.