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- In software application development, agile software development (ASD) is a methodology for the creative process that anticipates the need for flexibility and applies a level of pragmatism into the delivery of the finished product. Agile software development focuses on keeping code simple, testing often, and delivering functional bits of the application as soon as they're ready. The goal of ASD is to build upon small client-approved parts as the project progresses, as opposed to delivering one large application at the end of the project.

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How teams transition to agile development methodologies: Organizations usually move to agile methods for the same reasons -- scope creep, time to market -- but details of the transition can vary from team to team.
Can traditional project management and agile development coexist?: Are traditional project managers and agile practitioners fundamentally at odds? Or can they live together and even complement each other?
How Covad made the switch to a distributed agile development process: Waterfall methodologies weren't working for Covad Communications, so the company switched its process to agile and cut costs while achieving faster project completions.
Accelerating businesses with agile development: Want to become a better leader in agile development projects? This chapter from Stand Back And Deliver, will teach you excellent approaches to everyday programming issues.
Agile software development tutorial: Agile testing: In this section of our agile tutorial, learn how to be a successful software tester in an agile environment, from tips on test development to exploratory testing techniques.
Agile software development tutorial: Agile requirements gathering: In this section of our agile development tutorial, learn tips and techniques for defining and gathering requirements in an agile environment.
Agile software development tutorial: Agile project management, tools: Learn tips for successful agile project management as well as how to choose the right agile tools, from requirements management to bug tracking to unit testing tools.
Agile software development tutorial: Pros and cons of agile: In this section of our agile tutorial, learn the benefits of agile methodologies as well as drawbacks and perils to watch out for in an agile environment.

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