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Agile vs Waterfall: What’s the Difference?

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Design : There are two parts to this phase, including logical design and physical design, all resulting in the software or product architecture. Implementation : In this phase, software engineers and developers return a beta version of the product after synthesizing the information from the research and design phases.

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The Agile Manifesto, Explained

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In 2001, a group of 17 people working in the industry, codified the approach at a ski resort in Snowbird, Utah. Working software is the primary measure of progress. Agile processes promote sustainable development. While, as we stated earlier, we have no horse in the race, software engineer and author has a good definition.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Key Events and Books Agile Manifesto (2001): Defines the four key values and 12 principles of agile as defined by the software developers who created the document David Anderson successfully developed a kanban system for Microsoft XIT Sustaining Engineering Group (2004), which brought kanban from the factory floor to use in knowledge work globally (..)

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Quality Assurance and Testing: A Quick Guide

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Systems and groups were set up to specialize in quality assurance, and foremen and management were placed in a position to oversee this work. Total Quality Management: Here the quality of the product is dependent on the participating constituents, some sustainable and controllable, others not. The Software Industry.

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Agile Laws to Help with Transformation

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The idea has been around for several years: design the teams according to the product requirements and give them autonomy to create the best possible solution from both a value proposition and an organizational sustainability perspective. Waiting too long before shipping or pursuing perfection is not an option.

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Top Global Lean/ Agile Thought Leaders and Influencers 2025

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A trailblazer in Agile development, he continues to guide organizations in harnessing decades of Agile learnings for sustainable success. Kent Beck Original signer of the Agile Manifesto, is a pioneering force in software development and Agile methodologies. Andys expertise spans decades of Unix, system design, and consulting.

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Building blocks of the next generation of Organisations

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Not all groups have the authority to consider customers. Having devoted communities aid in the organisation's ability to conduct its business, sustain itself, and produce excellent results. He has helped many organisations adopt agile software delivery practices, including large banking, payments, telecom, and product organisations.

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