Understanding Agile Methodology

Agile Methodology is a people-focused, results-focused approach to software development that respects our constantly changing world. Moreover, it’s main focus lies around adaptive planning, self-organization, and short delivery times.

The most widely-used Agile methodologies involve:

• Agile Scrum Methodology
• Lean Software Development
• Kanban
• Extreme Programming (XP)
• Crystal
• Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
• Feature Driven Development (FDD)

How It Works

In a business environment where hardware, demand, and competition are all rapidly-changing variables, Agile runs by walking the fine line between too much process and not enough.

• Faster, smaller: First things first, Agile methodology seems to exploit the first increment in a couple of weeks and the entire piece of software in a couple of months. In other words, it is faster.
• Communication: Secondly, Agile teams work together through face-to-face meetings at every stage of the project. Therefore, this communication ensures the process stays on track even if conditions change.
• Feedback: In addition, Agile methodology doesn’t wait until the delivery track, rather they track the success and speed of the development process regularly. Velocity is evaluated after the delivery of each increment.
• Trust: Moreover, Agile teams and employees are self-organizing. In other words, Agile understand the objectives and thus create their own pathway to reach them, instead of following a manifesto of rules from management.
• Adjust: Lastly, participants adapt and adjust the process continually, following Keep It Simple principle.

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