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    What led to the creation of agile methods?

    Dissatisfaction with overheads in 1980s and 1990s software design.

    What is a key focus of agile methods?

    Delivering working software quickly to meet changing requirements.

    How do agile methods differ from traditional methods?

    Agile methods prioritize code over extensive documentation.

    What principle emphasizes customer involvement in agile methods?

    Customers provide and prioritize requirements throughout development.

    What does incremental delivery mean in agile methods?

    Software is developed in increments based on customer specifications.

    What is meant by 'people not process' in agile principles?

    Development teams should create their own working methods.

    Why is embracing change important in agile development?

    System requirements are expected to change during development.

    What challenge does maintaining simplicity present in agile methods?

    It requires extra work to eliminate complexity.

    In what scenarios are agile methods most applicable?

    Small to medium product development with customer involvement.

    What is a common problem when scaling agile methods?

    Difficulty in maintaining customer interest and involvement.

    What is a key issue regarding maintenance in agile methods?

    Minimized formal documentation may affect system maintainability.

    How does plan-driven development differ from agile development?

    Plan-driven relies on pre-planned outputs at each development stage.

    What characterizes agile development processes?

    Inter-leaved specification, design, implementation, and testing.