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Which of the following value comparisons MOST accurately reflects the agile development approach?

The correct answer is D. Working software over comprehensive documentation. The Agile Manifesto defines four core value comparisons that prioritize flexibility and collaboration over rigid processes. Working software over comprehensive documentation is one of its four foundational values.

Submitted by omar99· Mar 5, 2026Software Development Security

Question

Which of the following value comparisons MOST accurately reflects the agile development approach?

Options

  • AProcesses and toots over individuals and interactions
  • BContract negotiation over customer collaboration
  • CFollowing a plan over responding to change
  • DWorking software over comprehensive documentation

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    94% (46)

Why each option

The Agile Manifesto defines four core value comparisons that prioritize flexibility and collaboration over rigid processes. Working software over comprehensive documentation is one of its four foundational values.

AProcesses and toots over individuals and interactions

This choice inverts the Agile Manifesto value - the manifesto prioritizes 'individuals and interactions' OVER 'processes and tools,' not the other way around.

BContract negotiation over customer collaboration

This choice inverts the Agile Manifesto value - the manifesto prioritizes 'customer collaboration' OVER 'contract negotiation,' emphasizing ongoing partnership rather than rigid contractual boundaries.

CFollowing a plan over responding to change

This choice inverts the Agile Manifesto value - the manifesto prioritizes 'responding to change' OVER 'following a plan,' reflecting agile's adaptive rather than prescriptive nature.

DWorking software over comprehensive documentationCorrect

The Agile Manifesto explicitly states 'Working software over comprehensive documentation' as one of its four core values, meaning that delivering functional software is prioritized over producing extensive written specifications. This reflects agile's emphasis on tangible, usable outcomes rather than bureaucratic artifacts. The other three manifesto values are: individuals and interactions over processes and tools, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan.

Concept tested: Agile Manifesto core values and principles

Source: https://agilemanifesto.org/

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#Agile development#Agile Manifesto#Software development

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