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Agile beliefs
KEY LEARNING POINT
Understand the values and principles behind an agile way of thinking.
Agile in software has a manifesto, a set of beliefs and values that are dedi-cated to helping to understand the balance needed to ensure success in a changing environment (Agile Manifesto, 2001).
‘Value individuals and interactions over processes and tools.’
People and their roles and activities should be supported by systems and procedures, not controlled by them. Processes and tools should evoke the best solution rather than limit outcomes and suppress opportunities for continuous improvement.
‘Value working solutions over comprehensive documentation.’
It is better to have a solution that works than one that meets the specification. With ...
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