An Agile development method is in great demand in the software industry.  It is ideal for getting software in the market in a dynamic environment. Software engineering companies have adopted agile methodology because it helps to improve efficiency at work and deliver a better customer experience. It also enables the teams to work faster, and constantly innovates to deliver high-quality products and services.

It is estimated that by the year 2023, digitally transformed enterprises will account for 53.3 trillion  dollars with the digital platform and product development at its core. Hence it is impractical to ignore them. 

When the team needs to adapt to change, software methodology matters a lot and so Agile is a perfect choice.   

There are a wide variety of reasons for Agile adoption but here we have mentioned the top 3 reasons that support Agile for product development and digital platforms. 

Large number of companies adopted Agile in 2020

Agile adoption in the year 2020 was very high due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a digital survey conducted in May 2020, it was found that 43% of the organisations globally experienced enhanced momentum for Agile adoption during the pandemic. Another 33 percent experienced increased Agile adoption to help tackle distributed teams in the previous 90 days. 

The pandemic has changed the working style of companies in many ways. The best part is despite economic challenges, enterprises continue to increase their focus on Agile adoption. And there is still scope for more adoption across the companies.   

Adopting Agile is productive/profitable

Agile enables organisations to adapt to market changes, keep up with the demand and deliver amazing customer service while maintaining software quality.  Its adoption is profitable for many organisations across the globe. According to a report, more than 60 percent of the enterprises experienced an increase in revenue after using an Agile approach. Although agile methods display rapid growth but before their implementation careful consideration of all possible options must be taken.

Agile adoption offers opportunities for Innovation 

The main focus of Agile development is to continuously improve customer experience. When companies adopt the Agile approach, efficiency of work improves and less time is wasted on unimportant work. This leads to the team focussing their attention more on innovation and how to find ways to delight the customers.