Agile Manifesto Overview

The Agile Manifesto, created in 2001 by a group of software development pioneers, lays the foundation for Agile methodologies by emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and customer focus.

Core Purpose

• To improve software development processes
• To prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools
• To deliver working software frequently

Context

• Response to heavyweight, document-driven traditional methodologies
• Promotes adaptive planning and evolutionary development
• Focuses on continuous delivery of valuable software

Impact

• Inspired Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Influenced project management and organizational culture