Using Lean-Agile ways of documentation
To effectively improve Agile software development flow, a critical examination of documentation is required to understand what can be eliminated, what needs to be persisted, how simplification can be achieved, and the appropriate time for delivery. Transparent communication and collaboration improve shared knowledge among team members, thereby reducing the need for documentation and freeing up valuable resources to focus on core delivery activities. When documentation is essential, adopting a purpose-driven approach with the right tools is beneficial in Agile development.
Evolutionary collaboration over documentation
In Agile software development, a handoff is regarded as one of the flow impediments. Therefore, documentation as a mechanism for handing off work across teams is also inappropriate; instead, leverage opportunities for interaction between team members.
Evolutionary collaboration fosters continuous face-to-face interactions...