Agile Software Development

As gleaned from (Beck, K. et al., 2001), Agile development is a approach of developing software that aims to develop software that can adapt. it does not recommend a certain life-cycle model.

It has the ff. characteristics

• Design and analysis has less emphasis
• Early implementation of software
• Prioritize working software over detailed documentation
• Aim to respond to requirement changing
• Aims to collaborate with the client
• Aims to Deliver working software frequently, ideally every 2 to 3 weeks

• Values Individual and interactions
• Flexible for changes
• Not much emphasis on analysis and design
• Implements project early
• Working on software is prioritized over documentation
• Shorter life cycle than waterfall
• Promotes collaboration with clients
• Has multiple variations

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Reference Beck, K. et al. 2001. Manifesto for Agile Software Development