An agile practitioner is explaining the Agile Manifesto to some end users in advance of a new project.

Which of the following would the agile practitioner say is preferred in an agile project?

A. Collaborating with customers
B. Following a process and using the right tools
C. Following a detailed project plan
D. Creating extensive documentation for the system

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HINT: Which answer choice best represents the preferred approach according to the four values of the Agile Manifesto?

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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is A.

The Agile Manifesto lays out four values. Each value is stated as a comparison between two approaches, where one approach is more representative of the agile way. Collaborating with the customer is preferable to contract negotiation. Likewise, individuals and interactions are valued more than processes and tools. Responding to change is more valued than following a plan, and working software is preferred over documentation.

Details for each option:

A. Correct. Collaborating with customers is one of the key values of agile development.

B. Incorrect. Individuals and interactions are preferred over processes and tools.

C. Incorrect. Responding to change is preferred over following a plan.

D. Incorrect. Working software is the measure of project completion in agile, so working software is preferred to documentation.

Reference: Agile Practice Guide - First Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, 2.2 THE AGILE MANIFESTO AND MINDSET

Additional resources: agilemanifesto.org/