12 Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto | Agile Alliance (2024)

AGILE ESSENTIALS

Beloware the guiding practices that support teams in implementing and executing with agility.

The following 12 Principles are based on theAgile Manifesto.

1

Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through the early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

7

Working software is the primary measure of progress.

2

Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage.

8

Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.

3

Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.

9

Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.

4

Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.

5

Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.

11

The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.

6

The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.

12

At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.

1

Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through the early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

2

Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage.

3

Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.

4

Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.

5

Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.

6

The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.

8

Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.

9

Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.

10

Simplicity–the art of maximizing the amount of work not done–is essential.

11

The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.

12

At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.

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Are there 12 Agile principles in the Agile Manifesto? ›

We have 12 agile principles stated in the agile manifesto. We should be appreciating the way these principles made an impact on a lot of practices that emerged changing the entire world of building software. Appreciate if you can map the principles to emerged practices. of valuable software.

What are the values and principles of the Agile Manifesto answer? ›

The Agile Manifesto consists of four key values: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Working software over comprehensive documentation. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.

Which statement is a principle of the Agile Manifesto answer? ›

The following are the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto: Meeting end users' needs with early and continuous delivery of work. Being open to changes in requirements even late in the project. Delivering completed work at regular intervals, preferably short ones.

How many principles of agility are proposed by Agile Alliance? ›

The 12 Principles behind the Agile Manifesto. Below are the guiding practices that support teams in implementing and executing with agility.

What is the 12th principle of agile? ›

12. At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly. Agile techniques are constructed on the notion of iteration, where teams consistently enhance their game by learning from their previous wrongdoings.

What is the Agile Manifesto summary? ›

According to the Manifesto for agile software development, agile main points are (i) individuals and interactions over processes and tools; (ii) working software over comprehensive documentation; (iii) customer collaboration over contract negotiation; and (iv) responding to change over following a plan.

Which are principles outlined by the Agile Manifesto quizlet? ›

Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely. Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount of work not done--is essential.

What is the first agile principle? ›

Agile Principle 1: Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable product. In other words, our priority is to focus primarily on delivering valuable products to customers early and continuously.

Which of the following is a key principle of the manifesto? ›

The key principle of the Agile Manifesto is Emphasizing individuals and interactions over processes ...

Which of the following is not one of the Agile Manifesto principles? ›

Some other principles are working software, interaction between individuals etc. But following the plan is not in the principles of agile software development method.

Which of the following are the principles of agile? ›

The 12 Agile Principles
  • #1 Satisfy Customers Through Early and Continuous Delivery. ...
  • #2 Welcome Changing Requirements Even Late in the Project. ...
  • #3 Deliver Value Frequently. ...
  • #4 Break the Silos of Your Project. ...
  • #5 Build Projects Around Motivated Individuals. ...
  • #6 The Most Effective Way of Communication is Face-to-face.

Why are the 12 agile Principles important? ›

The 12 agile principles underpin every successful agile project and can inspire even non-agile teams. They form a core part of any agile project management course.

When were the 12 agile Principles created? ›

The Agile Manifesto was published in February 2001 and is the work of 17 software development practitioners who observed the increasing need for an alternative to documentation-driven and heavyweight software development processes.

What is the Agile Alliance? ›

Log in. Agile Alliance. @AgileAlliance. #Agile Alliance is a global nonprofit membership organization dedicated to people and organizations that apply the values and principles of the #AgileManifesto.

What is the 11th agile principle? ›

Agile Principle 11: “The Best Architectures, Requirements, and Designs Emerge from Self-Organizing Teams

Which of the following is not an agile principle? ›

Some other principles are working software, interaction between individuals etc. But following the plan is not in the principles of agile software development method.

When thinking about the 12 agile principles what is considered to be the primary measure of progress? ›

Working software is the primary measure of progress.” Don't get distracted by detailed documentation or other vanity projects. Essentially, software teams have one job: to build and release working software. Focusing on this one measure of progress enables agile teams to work efficiently at shipping new releases.

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