Agile Development Methodologies

Definition

Agile development methodologies are flexible and iterative approaches to software development that emphasize adaptability, collaboration among team members, frequent feedback loops with stakeholders, and delivering working software in short iterations.

Analogy

Think of assembling a puzzle by starting with small sections instead of completing it one piece at a time. You can rearrange or modify sections as needed until you achieve the desired outcome.

Related terms

Waterfall Development Model: A linear software development approach where each phase is completed before moving on to the next.

Scrum Framework: An agile project management framework that emphasizes teamwork through short iterations called sprints.

Kanban Methodology: An agile methodology that visualizes work as tasks on a board to optimize workflow efficiency by limiting work in progress.