# Agile

Agile is a software development methodology that focuses on short development cycles.

## What is **Agile**?

**Agile** is a software development methodology 
that focuses on short development cycles. The agile 
manifesto states that  in agile we value: 
* **Individual interactions** over processes and tools
* **Working software** over comprehensive documentation
* **Customer collaboration** over contract negotiations
* **Responding to change** over following a plan

https://agilemanifesto.org/

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Updated: October 16, 2026

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