What is an Agile Framework?

Agile is an overarching philosophy for software development that emphasizes the importance of quickly and frequently iterating to satisfy customers. An agile framework is a specific software development approach that’s based on the agile philosophy described in the Agile Manifesto.

You can refer to any of these frameworks as methodologies or even processes, though one of the manifesto’s four values states that the agile philosophy prioritizes “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.” Most agile teams use frameworks only as a starting point for their agile transformation, eventually customizing elements to meet their unique needs.

Many organizations use a variety of popular frameworks to help guide their agile software development processes. However, it’s not uncommon for these organizations to tailor certain parts of the framework to better suit their own unique needs and preferences. Our overviews of some of the more commonly used frameworks are provided below.

Which Agile Framework is Best?

There is no easy answer when it comes to choosing which agile software development framework is right for your organization – it depends on a variety of factors, such as:

• Company size
• Team structure
• Available resources
• Needs of stakeholders
• Structure/size of your product portfolio

Each organization is different, so there’s no single approach that will work for everyone. However, by taking the time to consider all the factors that could influence your decision, you’ll be in a better position to choose a framework that will work well for your specific situation.

Just like everything else in life, each software development framework has its own set of pros and cons. The key is to experiment with a few different options to find out which one works best for your team specifically. Oftentimes, what works perfectly for someone else’s team might not be the best fit for yours – and that’s okay! Trial and error is part of the process, so don’t get discouraged if something doesn’t work out the first time around. The most important thing is that you figure out what works best for your team in particular so that you can all be as efficient and productive as possible.