Agile
A broad approach to product and software development based on short feedback cycles learning and adaptation.
Plain English
Build in small steps learn from the results and adjust the plan.
In context
Agile teams deliver useful increments gather feedback and change direction as evidence develops instead of treating an initial plan as fixed.
Example
“We use an Agile approach so each release can inform what we build next.”
When you'll hear this
- product development
- delivery planning
- team process
Common misunderstanding
Agile is a broader approach rather than a synonym for Scrum which is one specific framework.
Also known as
agile developmentagile approach
Commonly used by
Related terms
Often compared with
Updated: 2026-08-28
