What is Agile?

Agile is a flexible software development methodology based on an incremental and iterative approach. The main principles are outlined in the Agile Manifesto: adaptability to change, prioritizing communication and collaboration among people, working software as the primary measure of progress, and working closely with the customer.

Main values of Agile:

• Individuals and interactions are more important than processes and tools.
• Working software is more important than comprehensive documentation.
• Customer collaboration is more important than contract negotiation.
• Responding to change is more important than following a plan.

Popular Agile frameworks:

• Scrum: An iterative and incremental framework using sprints (short iterations) and roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team).
• Kanban: A methodology based on visualizing the workflow and limiting work in progress.
• Extreme Programming (XP): Focuses on technical practices such as pair programming, TDD, and continuous integration.