Agile software is an umbrella term for several development methodologies, the most popular being Extreme Programming, Scrum, Crystal, Dynamiz Systems Development Method, Lean Development and Feature-Driven Development. Each of these has an individual approach to computing, but share a common vision and core values as per the Agile Manifesto.
Agile methods focus on empowering users to collaborate, enabling them to make decisions quickly and effectively to ensure the best possible outcome. They all involve continuous testing, integration, planning, and other forms of continuous evolution. The software advocates adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery and continuous improvement, ensuring a rapid and flexible response to any issues that occur. It is useful for anyone looking to work in IT to familiarise themselves with this framework.
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