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The Agile Paradox: How a Revolution in Software Development Became a Religion

Name: The Agile Paradox: How a Revolution in Software Development Became a Religion
Uploaded: 2025-12-17
Duration: 8 min 50 s
Description: Agile began as a rebellion against rigid, outdated processes — promising speed, flexibility, and happier customers. But somewhere along the way, the movement that changed software development started to lose its essence. In this video, we explore how Agile transformed from a mindset into a dogma, unpacking its history, misconceptions, and the ongoing tug-of-war between philosophy and practice.

Agile began as a rebellion against rigid, outdated processes — promising speed, flexibility, and happier customers. But somewhere along the way, the movement that changed software development started to lose its essence. In this video, we explore how Agile transformed from a mindset into a dogma, unpacking its history, misconceptions, and the ongoing tug-of-war between philosophy and practice.

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