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Agile principles continued

Agile principles continued

From the course: Agile Software Development

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Agile principles continued

- Let's take a look at the rest of the Agile principles. Next one on the list is work in software is the primary measure of progress; the proof is in the pudding as they say. The best way to show progress is to incrementally deliver functional software to the customer early and often. Agile teams measure progress by delivering increments of products that provide some business value. The next principle is perhaps the easiest to understand but is also the most commonly violated. It states, "Agile processes promote sustainable development." Everyone involved in an agile project must be able to maintain a sustainable pace. What is sustainable pace? It varies by location, nature of the job, culture, and many other factors. But the key question to ask is can a dedicated team sustain pace for a long period and stay productive? If not, they will be less productive and most likely burn out. Teams that work overtime suffer from stress and experience a higher rate of team conflicts. Agile teams…

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