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What is Agile? Agility is the ability of an organization to adapt to new conditions and change its course of direction to create new business opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”64461″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”appear” lazy_loading=”true”]

Why Agile?<\/h2>\n

The most significant concepts that define today\u2019s world are the extraordinary speed of change, complexity and uncertainty of the future. Therefore, the key factors that determine the success of the organizations may be summarized as the ability to adapt to change, address complexity and minimize uncertainty through an empirical approach.

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\nIn short, agility is a paradigm shift in the way of working\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/div>As the most established agility report, 14th of \u201cState of Agile Report\u201d was published in May 2020. According to the questionnaire responded by more than 40 thousand professionals worldwide, the most significant benefits of agility at the organizations have been listed as below\u00b9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Ability%20to%20manage%20changing%20priorities%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2270%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Project%20visibility%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2265%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Business%20-%20IT%20Compatibility%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2265%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Delivery%20speed%2F%20Market%20supply%20time%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2260%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Team%20motivation%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2259%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Increasing%20team%20productivity%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2258%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Project%20risk%20mitigation%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2251%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Project%20predictability%20-%20%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2250%22%7D%5D” bgcolor=”custom” options=”striped,animated” css_animation=”none” caption_pos=”top” bgstyle=”transparent” units=”%” custombgcolor=”#46c5e9″ customtxtcolor=”#4c4c4c” css=”.vc_custom_1609333088000{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]

What is Agile Manifesto?<\/h2>\n

Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles of Agile Software Development were created as a result of the industry frustration encountered in the 1990s. During this period changing business requirements, add-on features requested by customers and technological advancements led to substantial delays or cancellation of many large-scale projects, causing frustration among all stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Then software was predominantly developed using the waterfall model which failed to address the emerging unmet needs of customers due to accelerating speed of change.<\/p>\n

17 software development gurus including Jon Kern, Kent Beck, Ward Cunningham, Arie van Bennekum and Alistair Cockburn convened to search for more productive ways to develop software at a ski center in Utah in 2001. As an outcome of their gatherings, they reached consensus and documented Agile Manifesto & 12 principles of Agile Software Development:<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”63362″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”appear” lazy_loading=”true”]

\u201cWe are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it.<\/h5>\n

Through this work we have come to value:<\/p>\n

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<\/div>That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.\u201d\u00b2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

What are Agile Values?<\/h2>\n
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    \u00a0Individuals and interactions over processes and tools<\/h4>\n

    This value of Agile Manifesto emphasizes attaching more importance on communication with customers. There are many things that customers would like to ask and it is the team members\u2019 responsibility to address all the questions and requests coming from the customers as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n

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    Working software over comprehensive documentation<\/h4>\n

    In the past, the focus was largely on correct documentation of each phase of the project, rather than the project itself. So much so that it has been widely seen that an appropriate documentation was made at the risk of the final product. Agile values specify that the first and foremost important task of the project team is to meet the final deliveries determined by the customers.<\/li>\n

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    Customer collaboration over contract negotiation<\/h4>\n

    Agile principles require involvement of customers in every phase of the project. Waterfall approach or conventional methodologies allow customers to negotiate only before and after the project. This resulted in waste of both time and resources. If customers are involved in the loop during the development process, the team members may ensure that the final product meets all the requirements of the customer.<\/li>\n

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    Responding to change over following a plan<\/h4>\n

    In contrast to the methodologies used in the past, agile values stand against detailed plans established before starting the project and sticking to the plan, no matter what the circumstances are. Conditions may change and sometimes the customers may request new features for the final product that may require a change in the project scope. In such cases, the project teams should adapt to the emerging conditions rapidly in order to deliver a high quality product and ensure 100% customer satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What are Agile Principles?<\/h2>\n

    Twelve principles provide guidance for the methodologies listed under \u201cAgile Movement\u201d. These principles define a culture in where change is welcome and customers become the focus of business. As Alistair Cockburn -one of the signatories of Agile Manifesto- describes that it demonstrates the purpose of the movement, which is to develop software compatible with the needs of customers.<\/p>\n

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    1- Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Customers become happier when they receive the working software frequently rather than waiting for long periods between versions.<\/p>\n

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    2- Changing requirements should be accepted even in late stages of the software development process. Agile processes harness change for the customer\u2019s competitive advantage.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Ability to prevent delays in case of a change of requirement or feature request.<\/p>\n

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    3- Working software must be delivered frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. Shorter timescales are preferred.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Continuous delivery of working software is aimed.<\/p>\n

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    4- Business process owners and developers must work together every day throughout the project.<\/h3><\/div>
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    When the business process owner and technical team is in harmony, better decisions are made.<\/p>\n

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    5- Projects should be built around motivated individuals. They should be given the environment and support they need, and trusted for the accomplishment of the job.<\/h3><\/div>
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    In contrast to disengaged teams, motivated teams are far more likely to deliver their best jobs.<\/p>\n

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    6- The most efficient and effective method of information exchange within a development team is face-to-face communication.<\/h3><\/div>
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    When the development team is at the same place, the communication becomes more successful.<\/p>\n

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    7- Working software is the primary measure of progress.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Providing functional software to the customer is the most fundamental factor that measures progress.<\/p>\n

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    8- Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant work pace continuously.<\/h3><\/div>
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    The teams establish a repeatable and sustainable work pace for the delivery of software and repeat it for each version.<\/p>\n

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    9- Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Correct skills and good design; ensures that the team keeps the velocity, improves the product continuously and addresses the change.<\/p>\n

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    10- Simplicity, the art of maximizing the amount of work not done, is essential.<\/h3><\/div>
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    For the present, development to the extent that the job is complete.<\/p>\n

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    11- The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organized teams.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Talented and motivated team members, who have decision-making power, take ownership, communicate regularly with other team members, offer high quality products and share their ideas.<\/p>\n

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    12- At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more productive and effective, and adapts accordingly.<\/h3><\/div>
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    Personal development, progress improvement, developing skills and techniques help the team members to work more productively.<\/p>\n

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