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agile

agile

15 5.5
A way of working in software where teams make small changes quickly
  • adjective
  • /ˈædʒaɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ágil
  • Call it a baseline of core agile practice support that you will achieve prior to "going Agile."
  • agile software development
  • agile methodologies
  • agile manufacturing

Yes, we are an agile shop, Absolutely.

Examples

  • Based on end-of-project surveys, the authors maintain that Agile methods can increase the likelihood of developing entrepreneurial skills.

    Academic text (2017)
  • And we ask that because you can take courses, classes on agile skills, but not really on open source software development.

  • Yes, we are an agile shop, Absolutely.

  • Agile spaces, agile minds, and agile bodies will allow us and our programs to evolve as education does.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Applied IT Innovation employed Agile Development methods to foster entrepreneurial skills.

    Academic text (2017)
  • InfoQ: What is the idea behind Agile Tour and how does it differ from other conferences?

    Blog text (12)
  • You've taken a lean startup slash agile development approach to product development.

  • Bretford has published an iPaper, Making Agile Learning Spaces, by Tim Springer.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Industries are embracing the concepts of agile manufacturing, which favor nimble principles over the aging techniques of mass production.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The team adopted agile methodologies to respond swiftly to changing project requirements.

Synonyms

adaptive
vsagile
33 4.9

Able to change to fit new conditions

relates to a specific development approach using short cycles teamwork and fast change

Antonyms

45 3.8

Not moving or changing over time

35 4.0

Does not bend because it is stiff

How Iterative

scrum
  • Specialized
5 5.8
agile
  • Specialized
15 5.5

Surface Forms

agile positive
agiler comparative
agilest superlative

Etymology

The word agile comes from the old Latin word agere meaning 'to do' or 'to move'. You can remember the software sense by thinking of act and quick action, so an agile way of working is one that can change and respond fast.