📌 Introduction

Agile Project Management is a dynamic approach to managing projects that emphasizes iterative progress, collaboration, and flexibility. It prioritizes delivering working software in short cycles while adapting to changing requirements.

Agile Methodology

Figure: Agile Methodology Overview

🧭 Core Principles

Agile is built on four key values:

  1. Individuals and Interactions over processes and tools.
  2. Working Software over comprehensive documentation.
  3. Customer Collaboration over contract negotiation.
  4. Responding to Change over following a plan.

Scrum Master

Figure: Scrum Master Role in Agile Teams

🛠️ Common Agile Frameworks

  • Scrum: Focuses on short sprints and regular retrospectives.
  • Kanban: Visualizes workflow and limits work in progress.
  • Extreme Programming (XP): Emphasizes technical practices like test-driven development.

Kanban Board

Figure: Kanban Board in Action

📚 Implementation Steps

  1. Define the product vision.
  2. Break tasks into small, manageable units.
  3. Hold daily stand-ups for progress tracking.
  4. Conduct sprint reviews and adjust priorities.

Sprint Planning

Figure: Sprint Planning Meeting

🌐 Further Reading

For deeper insights into agile methodologies, visit our Agile Methodologies Guide.

Agile Frameworks

Figure: Agile Framework Comparison