The signatories to the Manifesto all shared a common background in light software development methodologies. The principles they chose reflect this. Again the emphasis is on people-focused outcomes. Each of the following principles supports and elaborates upon the values:
- Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through the early and continuous delivery of valuable software: In encouraging incremental delivery as soon and often as we can, we can start to confirm that we are building the right thing. Most people don't know what they want until they see it, and in my experience, use it. Taking this approach garners early feedback and significantly reduces any risk to our customer.
- Welcome changing requirements, ...
