Agile Methodology Critique

The cluster focuses on debates about Agile software development, highlighting the gap between its original manifesto principles and common real-world implementations often criticized as micromanagement, cargo culting, or not 'true' Agile.

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Sample Comments

kungfooey Aug 9, 2009 View on HN

But... that's not agile!

jimjimjim Dec 9, 2018 View on HN

This explains agile vs reality beautifully.

caporaltito Sep 3, 2024 View on HN

My guy discovered what Agile really means

nathants Mar 25, 2023 View on HN

agile is one of those things where if you have to say it, your probably not.

galaxyLogic Oct 24, 2024 View on HN

Sounds a bit like how Agile used to be. If it's not working, you're not doing it right.

randomerr Apr 13, 2017 View on HN

It seems like a different view on Agile.

000ooo000 Feb 25, 2024 View on HN

Sounds a lot like the classic "Hate Agile? You just haven't done it properly" rhetoric

alfiedotwtf Nov 3, 2021 View on HN

To me, Agile is micromanagement in disguise

koonsolo Aug 10, 2024 View on HN

The problem is not Agile, the problem is that people have no clue what Agile is. Here's a refresher:Value:Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking software over comprehensive documentationCustomer collaboration over contract negotiationResponding to change over following a planPrinciples:1. Customer satisfaction by early and continuous delivery of valuable software.2. Welcome changing requirements, even in late development.3. Deliver working so

tempodox Apr 11, 2017 View on HN

I have yet to see an implementation of "Agile" that's not a cargo cult pretext for micromanagement.