Agile software development is an approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and rapid iterations to deliver working software quickly. Agile software development has a number of benefits, such as efficiency, improved quality and reduced project risk.
By breaking down a large project into smaller deliverables, it is possible to get functionality out to release quicker than waiting for the entire product to be finished. If you choose to deliver the most important functionality first, you can gain benefits from having that software already in the hands of customers before you otherwise would at the completion of the project.
One of the great things about working on multiple staggered deliverables is that the earlier releases of software that are being used by the customer can provide feedback that can be directly incorporated into the development. This allows teams to improve the overall quality of the end product. Agile methodologies are also designed to be adaptable to changing requirements and priorities. This allows teams to respond quickly to changing market conditions or customer needs.
By breaking development down into smaller, manageable chunks, agile methodologies can help to reduce risk and ensure that projects stay on track. In the event that a significant change of direction is required in the project, it is beneficial that we are able to pivot quickly to ensure waste is kept to a minimum.
Overall, agile software development can help teams to deliver higher-quality software more quickly and with greater customer satisfaction while reducing risk and improving collaboration.