Agile Model of Software Development the Development Cycle: This diagram maps the Agile software development life cycle, from concept and requirements gathering to iterative design, development, testing, and deployment. Unlike traditional waterfall models, Agile encourages frequent releases and stakeholder feedback. This visual is a key educational tool for teams learning how Agile works in practice and how it supports fast, customer-focused delivery.
Here is another diagram showing the continuous improvement and the main stages in Agile software development cycle.
Main Stages in Agile Cycle
- Planning
- Define requirements and priorities.
- Create user stories and sprint goals.
- Design
- Plan system architecture and UI/UX.
- Prepare technical design for features.
- Development
- Developers write and integrate code.
- Work is done in small, manageable increments.
- Testing
- QA team tests functionality, performance, and bugs.
- Ensures each iteration meets requirements.
- Deployment
- Working features are released to users or staging environments.
- Review & Feedback
- Stakeholders review deliverables.
- Feedback is collected for improvements.
- Iteration
- Cycle repeats with improvements and new requirements.