10 Key Principles of Agile Development

The 10 Key Principles of Agile Software Development:

1. Active user involvement is imperative

2. The team must be empowered to make decisions

3. Requirements evolve but the timescale is fixed

4. Capture requirements at a high level; lightweight & visual

5. Develop small, incremental releases and iterate

6. Focus on frequent delivery of products

7. Complete each feature before moving on to the next

8. Apply the Pareto (80/20) principle

9. Testing is integrated throughout the project lifecycle – test early and often

10. A collaborative & cooperative approach between all stakeholders is essential

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