Agile in context

- Before jumping into the world…of behavior-driven development,…it's important for us to understand the role…that Agile plays in the BDD philosophy.…A solid understanding of Agile principles…is a prerequisite to doing behavior-driven development.…And ideally, your team should already…have an Agile practice in place.…BDD is all about understanding the features…that are important from a client's perspective…and having discussions around concrete examples…about those features.…Because of Agile's emphasis on user stories…in the context of building acceptance criteria,…a quick review of these concepts…will help us understand the scope…of what we're trying to accomplish when implementing BDD.…

Agile is a process of implementing guiding principles…that allow teams and businesses to rapidly develop products…that have value to their business stakeholders.…This philosophy seeks to align software development…with the needs of customers while breaking down barriers…between traditionally isolated teams.…According to the Agile Manifesto,…