The Agile Methodology: A Flexible and Collaborative Approach to Software Development

The Agile methodology is a software development approach that focuses on flexibility, collaboration, and continuous delivery of value. It emerged as a response to traditional software development methodologies, which were often characterized by being rigid and bureaucratic. Origins of Agile The Agile methodology has its roots in the Agile Manifesto, written in 2001 by a group of software developers led by Kent Beck, Jeff Sutherland, and Ron Jeffries. The manifesto establishes four fundamental values: Individuals and team distribution: Individuals and interactions between them are more important than processes and tools. Working software: Working software is more important than comprehensive documentation. Customer collaboration: Customer collaboration is more important than contract negotiation. Response to change: Responding to change is more important than following a plan. Principles of Agile The Agile methodology is based on several principles, including: Iterative development: ...