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What is the main focus of agile practices according to Joanna?
In the Agile Manifesto, what is valued over processes and tools?
According to the Agile Manifesto, what type of software is preferred over comprehensive documentation?
What is considered essential for a project to add value according to the text?
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What is emphasized as universally important for teams in the software world?
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According to Dan, what did he think agile meant?
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What does the Agile Manifesto suggest can sometimes help you do the wrong thing faster?
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What does 'value' primarily come down to in terms of software projects?
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What is emphasized as key for software that adds value to an organization?
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What kind of practices are not always suitable for every project according to the text?
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Study Notes
Agile Core Values
- Individuals and interactions are valued more than processes and tools
- Working software is valued more than comprehensive documentation
- Customer collaboration is valued more than contract negotiation
- Responding to change is valued more than following a plan
Agile Principles
Satisfy the Customer
- Highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software
Welcome Change
- Welcome changing requirements, even late in development
- Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage
Deliver Frequently
- Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months
- Preference is for the shorter timescale
Work Together
- Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project
Trust and Support
- Build projects around motivated individuals
- Give them the environment and support they need and trust them to get the job done
Face to Face Conversation
- The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation
Working Software
- Working software is the primary measure of progress
Sustainable Development
- Agile processes promote sustainable development
- Sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely
Continues Attention
- Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility
Maintain Simplicity
- Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount of work not done--is essential
Self-Organized Teams
- The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams
Reflect and Adjust
- At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly
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Description
This quiz explores the importance of customer collaboration over contract negotiation in software development. It emphasizes the value of building and delivering working software through collaboration and strong communication between business owners and technical teams.
