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While all Agile methodologies share a common vision and core values, they also each have their own unique approach to Agile development.

The most popular Agile methodologies include Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean and Kanban development, Crystal, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), and Feature-Driven Development (FDD).

In terms of their commonalities, they all fundamentally incorporate iteration - and the continuous feedback it provides - to refine and deliver a successful product. They also all involve continuous planning, continuous testing, and the continuous integration of both the project and the software. Compared to traditional waterfall-style processes, they are all lightweight and inherently adaptable.

Although DevOps has helped to accelerated Agile adoption, many teams find that scaling vertically and horizontally remains the biggest obstacle. This is primarily because they’re unable to reconcile differences between traditional development and Agile development worlds and, more specifically, the people who live in them.

In order to successfully reconcile these differences and scale Agile principles to multiple teams and stakeholders, while ensuring broader business objectives stay tightly aligned with downstream deliverables, there are 7 best practice steps that organizations should follow.