Agile Principles and Values Explained

 

Agile principles and values form the foundation of the Agile methodology, emphasizing flexibility, customer collaboration, and iterative development. The four core values are:

1. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.

2. Working software over comprehensive documentation.

3. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.

4. Responding to change over following a plan.

These values support twelve guiding principles, including prioritizing customer satisfaction, welcoming changing requirements, and fostering self-organized teams. By adhering to these principles, Agile teams enhance responsiveness to customer needs and improve the quality of their software products.