Dave Copeland

Dave Copeland, an agile development expert with a rich background in transitioning from government waterfall projects to startup agility, dives deep into key agile principles like SRP, YAGNI, and DRY. He shares insights on the dangers of rigidly following agile aphorisms, highlighting how misunderstandings can lead to poor outcomes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of context and nuance over strict adherence and tackles the balance between over-engineering and under-engineering, drawing on real-world examples to provide clarity in agile practices.