Agile methodology is a group of software development methodologies that emphasize iterative development, continuous learning, and collaboration. It focuses on delivering working software in short cycles and adapting to changing requirements throughout the project. While there are different variations within agile, some common principles and practices are:
Key Principles:
- Individuals and interactions over processes and tools: Value the people involved in the project and their collaboration over rigid processes and tools.
- Working software over comprehensive documentation: Prioritize delivering functional software in increments over extensive upfront documentation.
- Customer collaboration over contract negotiation: Encourage continuous collaboration with and feedback from customers throughout the development process.
- Responding to change over following a plan: Embrace and adapt to changing requirements rather than rigidly following a detailed, unchangeable plan.
Agile Practices:
- Sprints: The project is broken down into short, iterative cycles called sprints, typically lasting 1-4 weeks.
- Backlog: A prioritized list of features and tasks that need to be completed.
- Daily Stand-up Meetings: Short, daily meetings where team members share progress, discuss roadblocks, and plan for the upcoming day.
- User Stories: Short descriptions of features from the user’s perspective.
- Pair Programming: Two developers work together on the same task, promoting code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Test-Driven Development (TDD): Writing tests before writing code, ensuring functionality and maintainability.
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