Recording-2025-01-20T03:27:25.583Z

Agile Methodology

Agile is a modern methodology used by many companies to enhance software rapidly.
Focuses on iterative development rather than extensive documentation and rigid phases like in the Waterfall model.

Immediate Requirement Gathering:
- Requirements are discussed promptly after they are gathered.
- Engages the product owner, who has extensive knowledge and experience.
Collaboration:
- Continuous communication between teams, such as development (dev) and Quality Assurance (QA).
- Regular meetings ensure everyone is aligned and understands requirements.
Prioritization:
- Product owners determine the priority of requirements based on importance and business needs.
- Prioritization decides what must be accomplished in each sprint.

Sprints:
- Work is segmented into sprints, which are short, time-boxed periods where specific features are developed.
- At the end of a sprint, the completed work is prepared for review and validation.
Testing and Validation:
- Unlike Waterfall, where sign-offs are required at each phase, Agile allows for continuous testing throughout the development process.
- QA team validates the enhancements during and after each sprint to ensure quality and functionality.

Waterfall Model Characteristics:
- Each phase (requirement gathering, design documentation, implementation, testing) is sequential and needs sign-off before proceeding to the next phase.
- Can result in longer timelines and delayed feedback.
Agile Advantages:
- Reduces time spent on documentation and allows for quicker enhancements and updates.
- Facilitates faster turnaround times with immediate communication and feedback loops.