In today\u2019s software product market, development firms are increasingly focused towards optimizing the development process of their products with unequivocal attention on innovation, quality, and cost. Firms that have the capability to speedily and economically develop products will gain unmatched advantage and edge over competitors.<\/p>\n
Authors Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their book \u201cBuilt to Last\u201d posed a question: \u201cWhat makes the truly exceptional companies different from the other companies?” Answering to the question, they said, \u201cVisionary companies distinguish their timeless core values and enduring purpose, which should never change, from their operating practices and business strategies (which should be changing constantly in response to a changing world).”<\/p>\n
This is what we product development firms can achieve with Agile Methodology. Defining \u201cAgile\u201d, Jim Highsmith says, in his book \u201cAgile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products\u201d, \u201cis a social movement driven by both the desire to create a particular work environment and the belief that this “adaptive” environment is critical to the goal of delivering innovative products to customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Why do software development firms need Agile Development Methodology?<\/p>\n
We need Agile Development methodology, as it promotes high levels visibility, predictability, and quality by adapting an iterative development approach. The \u201cManifesto for Agile Software Development\u201d declares \u201cWe are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value:<\/p>\n
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
\nWorking software over comprehensive documentation
\nCustomer collaboration over contract negotiation
\nResponding to change over following a plan<\/p>\n
That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"