# 1.1 Values in Agile Software Development

Values lie at the heart of [Agile software development](https://agilemanifesto.org/), guiding the principles and practices that enable teams to deliver high-quality, customer-centric solutions efficiently. In this context, let's delve into the core values that underpin the Agile approach and their impact on the software development process.

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Authors:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="40"></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><br></td><td>Kent Beck<br>Mike Beedle<br>Arie van Bennekum<br>Alistair Cockburn<br>Ward Cunningham<br>Martin Fowler</td><td>James Grenning<br>Jim Highsmith<br>Andrew Hunt<br>Ron Jeffries<br>Jon Kern<br>Brian Marick</td><td>Robert C. Martin<br>Steve Mellor<br>Ken Schwaber<br>Jeff Sutherland<br>Dave Thomas</td></tr></tbody></table>

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