Agile is a project management philosophy and a set of principles outlined in the Agile Manifesto. It promotes iterative development, where projects are divided into small, manageable sections that can be developed, tested, and adjusted based on feedback. Key aspects of Agile include: Iterative Development : Projects are broken into small units, allowing for frequent feedback and course correction. Customer Collaboration : Continuous engagement with stakeholders to ensure the product aligns with user needs. Flexibility : Emphasis on adaptability to changing requirements. Focus on Value : Priorities features that bring the highest value to the customer. Agile is the methodology used in software development to improve productivity, enhance collaboration, and deliver high-quality products more efficiently. Popular Agile methodologies include Scrum , Kanban , Lean , and XP (Extreme Programming). Let’s break down Agile methodology using a simple example that many people ca...
After learning the basics of programming, the typical advice is to start making programs yourself, to further your learning. At some point, you’ve got to stop doing exercises and start making real software. But what should you make? When you’re a beginner, it’s not always obvious what is possible to make, let alone what is achievable at your current skill level. In this article, I’m going to look at some beginner-friendly project ideas. Stick to Text-Based Programs, for Now For beginners, text-based programs are the most achievable type of software to create. I know, it’s tempting to try make a 3D game, or a nice polished GUI like you’re accustomed to using. The problem is that nice GUIs are usually really hard to create. 3D graphics programming is even harder, because it requires some advanced mathematical concepts. If you’ve got the inspiration, do try to make a GUI or a 2D game. If you enjoy it, keep going. If it’s overwhelming and unenjoyable, stick to making text-based ...