agile development

American  

[aj-uhl duh-vel-uhp-muhnt, aj-ahyl] / ˈædʒ əl dəˈvɛl əp mənt, ˈædʒ aɪl /

Also agile or Agile development

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a philosophy of modular software development that delivers multiple successive versions of a working product that is improved after each iteration and evolves based on empirical evaluation of previous versions.

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Etymology

Origin of agile development

First recorded in 2000–2005; from Manifesto for Agile Software Development

Example Sentences

Moakley told Salon that prior to assisting Nichols with website development, he wasn't familiar with the intricacies of how the U.S. distributes foreign aid and who it helps.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025

“This is unacceptable and does not appear to be consistent with industry standards for website development and launch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Starboard Value LP has built a 9% stake in website development platform Wix.com Ltd , the activist hedge fund disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday.

From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2022

Whitman is his own only full-time employee, with a small cadre helping him with website development as well as sourcing wines and grapes.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021

“That’s when traditionally we roast a big pig and we have black beans and rice and everybody’s gathered and dancing,” said Ms. Alvarez, the co-founder of 360 PMI, a website development company.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2020