What is Agile?

Agile is a methodology for software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. It is a response to the limitations of traditional, linear development processes, offering a more adaptive and iterative approach. Agile methodologies prioritize working software, customer collaboration, and the ability to respond to change over following a fixed plan. This approach is characterized by short development cycles called sprints, continuous delivery, and regular reflection and adjustment through practices like daily stand-ups and retrospectives.

The Agile framework includes various methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP), each with its own practices and principles but all sharing the core values outlined in the Agile Manifesto. These values encourage teams to work closely with stakeholders, deliver small increments of functional software frequently, and adapt to changing requirements. By promoting a collaborative and customer-centric development process, Agile helps teams to deliver high-quality software that meets user needs more effectively and efficiently.