16 November 2023
Agile Basics: Understanding Key Principles
What is Agile?
The Agile Manifesto, created in 2001, represents a turning point in software development. It was formulated by a group of like-minded software developers who sought a more flexible and collaborative approach to building software. The manifesto outlines 4 key values and 12 principles We will talk about shortly after these values and principles. Let’s continue with Agile’s definition.
Agile is a software development approach that prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. It is characterized by its iterative and incremental nature, where work is divided into small, manageable units, and the development team regularly delivers functional portions of the product.
Agile encourages adaptability to changing requirements and an ongoing dialogue between team members and stakeholders. It emphasizes customer satisfaction, encourages self-organizing teams, and values continuous improvement throughout the development process.
Agile is more than just a methodology; it is a mindset and a set of guiding principles that aim to optimize the software development process for efficiency and customer value.
