Book Overflow Agile, Good or Bad? - The Agile Manifesto
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Nov 25, 2024 Dive into the influential Agile Manifesto and its legacy in modern software development. The hosts discuss its core principles, contrasting Agile with traditional methods, and share personal critiques from the engineering community. They explore the challenges of remote team communication and the importance of face-to-face interactions. Also, discover the balance between agility and quality in delivering software. Finally, they reflect on the evolution of Agile and the need to uphold its foundational ideals amidst commercial pressures.
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Agile's Contrarian Value
- The Agile Manifesto is valuable for its contrarian view on older software development methods.
- It emphasizes collaboration and iterative development, similar to how Unix was built.
Agile and Unix
- Agile methodologies are incredibly well-suited for small projects with narrowly defined problem domains.
- Unix's development process, with its small team and iterative approach, serves as an example.
Agile in Different Contexts
- Carter's current team uses Agile effectively for internal tooling and marketing projects.
- His prior experience at a large cloud provider felt less impactful due to longer cycles for valuable software delivery.
