All of the above practices and processes are based on the principles and values of Lean Thinking, Empiricism and Metrics, and The Agile Manifesto. We are uncovering better ways of developing Individuals and interactions over processes and tools That is, while there is value in the items on Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer Welcome changing requirements, even late in Deliver working software frequently, from a Business people and developers must work Build projects around motivated individuals. The most efficient and effective method of Working software is the primary measure of progress. Agile processes promote sustainable development. Continuous attention to technical excellence Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount The best architectures, requirements, and designs At regular intervals, the team reflects on howEmpirical Data/Metrics
Without empirical data and metrics, decisions will be made with incomplete or erroneous information.
"Empiricism 1 asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed."Lean Thinking
Based on Lean Thinking in manufacturing, we can eliminate waste by mapping our processes and identifying areas of improvement.
"The Lean-Agile Mindset 1 is the combination of beliefs, assumptions, attitudes, and actions of SAFe leaders and practitioners who embrace the concepts of the Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking. It’s the personal, intellectual, and leadership foundation for adopting and applying SAFe principles and practices."
"Lean thinking 2 reduces waste and focuses on the essentials."The Manifesto for Agile Software Development
software by doing it and helping others do it.
Through this work we have come to value:
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan
the right, we value the items on the left more.Principles behind the Agile Manifesto
We follow these principles:
through early and continuous delivery
of valuable software.
development. Agile processes harness change for
the customer's competitive advantage.
couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a
preference to the shorter timescale.
together daily throughout the project.
Give them the environment and support they need,
and trust them to get the job done.
conveying information to and within a development
team is face-to-face conversation.
The sponsors, developers, and users should be able
to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.
and good design enhances agility.
of work not done--is essential.
emerge from self-organizing teams.
to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts
its behavior accordingly.