Agile Methodology – Know the What and How?
Gone are the days of using traditional software development models such as the Waterfall model. In today’s fast-paced IT world Agile is a new way forward. So in this blog, I will discuss What is Agile methodology. After reading this blog, your understanding of Agile will be crystal clear. Why do we need Agile methodology? Before Agile came into the picture, we had the Waterfall model of software development. The waterfall model can be defined as a sequential process in the development of a system or software that follows a top-down approach. This model was a straight forward and linear model. The waterfall model had various phases such as Requirements Gathering, Software Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance. This model however suffered a few drawbacks such as follows: This model was too time-consuming. Unless you complete a particular stage, you cannot proceed to the further stages. This model was suitable only for projects where requirements are stable. The wor