Agile<\/a> is an iterative and incremental approach to Software Development<\/a> and Project Management<\/a> that helps teams deliver value to their customers faster and with fewer headaches. Instead of a single, massive launch, an Agile<\/a> team delivers work in small, consumable increments. Requirements, plans, and results are evaluated continuously so teams have a natural mechanism for responding to change quickly.<\/p> The foundation of this methodology is the Agile Manifesto<\/a>, drafted in 2001 by seventeen software developers. It emphasizes four core values: individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan. You can read the original text at the Agile Manifesto official site<\/a>.<\/p> Several frameworks implement the principles of Agile<\/a>, with Scrum<\/a> being the most widely used. Scrum<\/a> organizes work into fixed-length iterations called Sprints<\/a>. Another popular method is Kanban<\/a>, which focuses on visualizing work and limiting work-in-progress to improve Workflow<\/a>. For teams focusing on technical excellence, Extreme Programming<\/a> (XP) provides specific practices like pair programming and test-driven development. These frameworks are detailed further by the Agile Alliance<\/a>.<\/p> In a typical Agile<\/a> environment, roles such as the Product Owner<\/a> and Scrum Master<\/a> are essential for maintaining the Product Backlog<\/a> and facilitating team success. Requirements are often captured as User Stories<\/a>, which describe features from the end-user's perspective. For more information on professional standards, visit Scrum.org<\/a>.<\/p>The Core Values<\/h2>
Popular Frameworks<\/h2>
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