4 UNDERSTANDING THE MANIFESTO FOR AGILE
At the core of ‘Agile’ is the manifesto; it is crucial to understand it well
The term Agile began with the Manifesto for Agile Software Development: a powerful document that is the foundation of all Agile approaches and remains just as valid today as it was when it was signed in 2001. For many, the Manifesto is a footnote in an Agile training course or certification where the main focus is on applying a process or framework. Unfortunately, skipping over the Manifesto values, or giving then scant regard, risks misunderstanding or, worse, abusing them. This is a common problem. Many believe they are ‘Agile’ following completion of an Agile course, yet when we compare their behaviours against the Agile ...
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