Pros and cons of Agile
First of all, what is Agile?
Agile is a set of principles and methodologies for managing projects in a flexible iterative way, so results of development can be delivered faster with more business value in them.
It embraces adaptability, efficiency, and customer-centricity, serving as an invaluable ally in achieving success.
At its core, Agile is guided by a set of principles that prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools, customer collaboration over contract negotiations, and the ability to embrace change over adhering strictly to predetermined plans. This methodology empowers teams to continuously improve and deliver value to customers.
What we think of the principles of Agile.
During the development process, we rely on effective collaboration and communication with our customers, fostering a profound understanding of their needs and goals. This close alignment with customer requirements allows us to deliver valuable products and services to them.
Regular feedback loops and customer involvement throughout the development process enable timely adjustments and course corrections, ensuring that the final product aligns with market expectations and provides maximum value.
Pros:
- It allows for changes to the development process and the product, ensuring that they meet all customer requirements.
- It enables the team to grow professionally, resulting in improved efficiency.
- The approach is based on business value, ensuring that the product we create is at least business-effective.
Cons:
- It requires dedication from both the customer and the development team.
- It may be more resource-consuming than traditional waterfall products.
- It's challenging to set strict deadlines for the project due to constantly changing requirements.
However, overall, Agile allows a company to create the most efficient product in terms of business value. Therefore, if you strongly concentrate on the value of the product, Agile is the best way to proceed.
Personally, by organizing our processes using Agile, we commit to deliver features as quickly as possible. You can read more about tools we use on the page about our development team.