Why Agile better than Waterfall?

 Agile and Waterfall are 2 types of approach to project management. However, Agile is preferred because of the following reasons:

1. Flexibility and adaptability

Agile is highly adapted to change, allowing for flexibility in requirements, priorities and project scope throughout the development project. This contrasts with Waterfall, which follows a linear, sequential approach and can struggle to accommodate changes once the project has started.

2. Iterative Development 

With Agile approach, the project is broken into small, incremental iterations (sprints). It enables early and continuous feedback from stakeholders, leading to more accurate requirements and high-quality deliverables. 

3. Customer Collaboration

Customers can collaborate and engage throughout the development process. It ensures that the product meets customer expectations and delivers value. In Waterfall, the customer is less involved in the development process, increasing the risk of delivering a product that does not fully meet customer needs.

4. Risk Management

Agile mitigates risks by delivering working increments of the product early and often. This allows the team to identify and address the issues, changes early in the development cycle. Waterfall carries a higher risk because of late changes, it impacts the project timeline and budget.

5. Faster time to market

6. Quality and transparency