As our name implies, we believe agility is a critical success factor for the rapidly changing markets in which you compete. We've seen requirements for web applications change, often at critical junctures in the project lifecycle. Agile has a track record of helping clients succeed in dynamic environments by harnessing change as a competitive advantage.
Agile methodologies
First documented in 2001, The Agile Manifesto is something we firmly believe in. Below are a few key principles that drive our approach:
- Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
- Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage.
- Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.
- Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.
- Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.
- Working software is the primary measure of progress.
- At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.
Prototype early
Getting a working prototype in front of your key stakeholders early in the project lifecycle makes it easier to set expectations and establish project scope. Early prototyping also exposes potential pitfalls that you might otherwise not uncover until much later in the project.
Release often
As working software is the primary measure of progress, Agile believes strongly in the process of iterative development. Instead of structuring projects in sequential phases, we take an iterative approach that ensures your stakeholders have ample opportunity to provide feedback on a regular basis. This means no end-of-project surprises for you and web applications that reflect your latest business requirements.
Embrace changing requirements
As highlighted in the The Agile Manifesto, project teams must adapt quickly to changing requirements and harness change as a competitive advantage. Adapting to and harnessing change is a hallmark of our agility and one of the ways we maximize value for you.