Agile Development Techniques

Key Agile Techniques

Scrum

Scrum is a framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products. It focuses on iterative development, self-organizing teams, and frequent feedback.

  • Sprints (typically 2-4 weeks)
  • Daily Scrum meetings
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Sprint Retrospectives

Kanban

Kanban is a visual system for managing workflow. It emphasizes visualizing work, limiting work in progress, and continuous improvement.

  • Visualize workflow with a Kanban board
  • Limit Work in Progress (WIP)
  • Focus on flow
  • Regularly review and adjust the system

Extreme Programming (XP)

XP is a software development methodology that emphasizes collaboration, simplicity, and frequent feedback.

  • Pair programming
  • Test-driven development (TDD)
  • Continuous integration
  • Simple design