Flow | Glossary

Definition
Flow, in Agile Software development is defined as the steady, and consistent progress of work to ensure maximum economic value is delivered to the customer.

Origin
The sense of “any strong, progressive movement comparable to the flow of a river” is from 1640’s. Used in Software development since late 1980’s.

Further Reading

  • “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business”,  by David J. Anderson.
  • “Kanban from the Inside”, by Mike Burrows.
  • “The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Generation Lean Product Development”, by Donald G. Reinertsen.

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