What is a common misconception about Agile and DevOps?
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1. Agile Means “We Don’t Have a Plan”
Every project needs a plan for success. In Agile, the long-term plan is divided into different stages that are reviewed regularly.
2. Agile Doesn’t Need Project Managers
Agile projects need a manager who doesn't just tell you what to do because Agile methodologies are self-managing. However, that manager will keep track of your work to give the feedback to upper management. Software is complex, so you need ideas from different people in order for the project to run smoothly. The manager will help you with this.
3. Claiming to be Agile When You're Clearly Not
Simply collaborating or paying attention to quality does not mean that you're doing Agile. If you are not able to adhere to all of the principles of Agile, then you are not doing Agile.
4. Blaming Agile: “I Tried It Once and Didn’t Like It's
It’s not a bullet that will reach its destination as soon as you fire it. Some projects fail while using Agile methods. Don’t blame Agile for your failure; that's just bad workmen blaming the tools. It’s just a software, not a human who is behaving cleverly with you. Having a successful work totally depends on your hard work.
5. Agile Only Works for Developers and Software
It did first start in the technology industry, but now, as its benefits to the company as a whole are being brought to life, it is broadly accepted in non-software industries like healthcare, communication, manufacturing, and more