Agile Manifesto Introduction

[Audio] In this video we will learn about agile manifesto and its four values..

[Audio] The first value is individual and interaction over processes and tools It states that , We should to try to focus the teams's attention on the individuals and interaction involved Projects are undertaken by people not tools, and Problems gets solved by people and not tools..

[Audio] Giving importance to individuals and interactions creates more value to the customer or stakeholder, whereas processes and tools require less priority. The people working in the organization are more important. Without people, the project cannot be completed..

[Audio] A good company culture has many characteristics, including Collaboration Encouraging collaboration helps employees feel like they are part of a team, which can boost morale and performance. Communication Effective communication between management, employees, and other stakeholders can be built through regular feedback, performance reviews, and open communication channels. Teamwork Teamwork and collaboration can help employees work together to achieve common goals, which can improve problem-solving, innovation, and efficiency. Adaptability Adaptable employees can better navigate uncertainty, take on new challenges, and find creative solutions to problems. Innovation Embracing innovation encourages employees to engage with new ideas and different perspectives. Values A company's values are the foundation of its culture, and should be woven into every aspect of the business..

[Audio] The second value is Working Software over Comprehensive Documentation It states thar, Focus on delivering a working model over documentation. Customers value tangible results. Focuses on business value over paperwork..

[Audio] In Agile development, a minimum viable product (MVP) is a simplified version of a product that's built to test a product's vision and gather user feedback An MVP can help a product team: Save costs , Launch a business quickly , Get early investor buy-in, Receive user feedback as quickly as possible..

[Audio] The third value is Customer Collaboration Over Contract Negotiation It states Collaborate effectively for long-term partnerships. Generate customer value over contracts. Be flexible and accommodating rather than fixed and uncooperative..

[Audio] Moving to the fourth and the final value: responding to change over following the plan. We know that Agile is a change-driven environment. The aim of this value is to respond to changes even at the last moment. Agile team may not resist any change, even at the last minute, as long as it gives a competitive advantage to the customer. Assume there is a delivery tomorrow, and the customer asks for a change in the project. You must accept the last-minute changes as it gives an advantage to the customer..

[Audio] So, in this topic, we have covered 4 values of Agile manifesto, which are - individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following the plan..