Preface

When the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) was introduced to the public in 2011, we passionately believed that it had the potential to change the way the largest enterprises in the world would develop software and deliver value.

Today, we can say unequivocally that SAFe has lived up to its promise. Hundreds of the world’s largest brands now depend on SAFe to stay competitive in an ever-disruptive marketplace, and as of early 2018, more than 250,000 individuals had enhanced their careers by training and becoming certified in SAFe practices. That’s a big responsibility, and one that we take very seriously.

As the demand for SAFe continues to grow, so do our efforts to support it. Through Scaled Agile, Inc.—the company behind the Framework—we ...

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