Chapter 7: Agile Development Principles and Practices – The Foundation of Agility
Previous Lesson Next Lesson The Agile Manifesto and Its 12 Principles: The Guiding Light The Agile Manifesto, a groundbreaking declaration in 2001, revolutionized software development by emphasizing four core values: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools: Prioritize collaboration and communication among team members over rigid adherence to formal processes and tools. Working software over comprehensive documentation: Focus on delivering functional software that meets customer needs rather than exhaustive documentation. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation: Actively involve customers in the development process to ensure their needs are met and their feedback is incorporated. Responding to change over following a plan: Embrace change as a natural part of the development process and adapt plans accordingly, rather than rigidly adhering to a predetermined plan. These values are further elaborated upon in the 12 Agile Principles , which advocate for: Ea...