Agile Development Principles

• The principles of agile development are:
  • Customer satisfaction by rapid, continuous delivery of useful software.
  • Working software is delivered frequently.
    • Weeks instead of months.
  • Working software is the principal measure of progress.
    • Software is more important than documentation.
  • Changes in requirements are always welcome.
  • Close, daily cooperation between business people and developers.
    • Intense collaboration.
  • Face-to-face conversation is the best form of communication.
    • Co-location.
  • Projects are built around motivated individuals.
    • Build an environment where they are trusted and supported.
  • Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.
  • Simplicity.
  • Self-organizing teams.
  • Regular adaptation to changing circumstances.
  • Team reflects on how to become more effective.

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© 2008 John Michael Pierobon

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