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Agile Changed Everything, So Why Are We Still Complaining?


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In this passionate and energizing episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen ask a bold question:

Why did we stop celebrating Agile?

Agile won. It changed how we build software forever. But today, the loudest voices in the community are complaining, nitpicking, or chasing the next hype cycle. Josh and Bob push back on the negativity and call for a return to appreciation, optimism, and respect for the movement that changed their careers — and so many others.

They reflect on the historical context, share the cost of forgotten lessons, and announce their plans to host a celebration of Agile before the year ends. It’s not nostalgia. It’s a challenge: to honor what works, recognize how far we’ve come, and inspire what comes next.

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