Most salient trends:
The 15th State of Agile Report is an extensive survey that provides a comprehensive overview of agile's journey, from its origins in software development to its widespread adoption today. It offers valuable insights into
the state of agile techniques and practices. Here are some of the key trends highlighted in the report:
Enduring Shift to Remote Work: A majority of respondents (56%) indicated a preference for a hybrid work model, combining office-based and remote work
arrangements, indicating that distributed work is becoming a permanent fixture.
Continued Popularity of Scrum and SAFe: Scrum remains the dominant agile methodology, with 66% of respondents identifying it as their primary approach. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) also enjoys significant adoption, with nearly 40% of respondents following it.
Emphasis on DevOps Investments: A noteworthy 74% of respondents either have an ongoing DevOps initiative or are planning one, highlighting the increasing recognition and adoption of DevOps solutions within organizations.
Emerging trends
According to the 15th State of Agile Report also sheds light on emerging trends within agile practices:
Growing Adoption in Software Teams: The report observes a significant uptick
in agile practice adoption within software teams, with the percentage increasing from 37% to 86% compared to the previous year.
Persistent Focus on Optimization: Organizations continue to prioritize optimizing their agile processes as a means to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Unchanging Adoption Challenges: Despite the popularity of agile methodologies, organizations still need to work on effectively adopting and implementing them.
Scrum Maintains Dominance: Scrum remains the dominant agile approach, with 66% of respondents identifying it as their primary methodology.
SAFe Leading in Scaling Agile: For scaling agile practices, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) maintains its position as a widely adopted choice, with almost 40% of respondents following it.
Overall impressions on the state of agile
The 15th State of Agile Report offers valuable insights into the current state of agile practices. Key takeaways include the growing adoption of agile practices, a preference for hybrid work models, a focus on process optimization, persistent challenges in adoption, and the continued popularity
of Scrum and SAFe methodologies (the 15th State of Agile Report, 2021). These findings reflect the ongoing evolution and maturity of agile practices within organizations globally. Overall, the report indicates that agile methodologies continue to gain traction and evolve in organizations
