Agile Development Methodologies: Scrum vs Kanban in 2025

Scrum and Kanban remain essential agile methodologies. Learn when to use each approach for optimal software development team performance.

Agile Fundamentals

Agile emphasizes iterative development, customer collaboration, and responding to change over rigid planning.

Scrum Framework

• Sprints: Time-boxed development cycles
• Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
• Ceremonies: Daily standups, sprint planning, reviews

Kanban Method

• Visual Workflow: Kanban boards for work visualization
• Work in Progress Limits: Prevent team overload
• Continuous Flow: No fixed iterations

Choosing the Right Method

Scrum works well for complex projects with stable teams, while Kanban suits maintenance and support work.

Hybrid Approaches

Many teams combine Scrum and Kanban elements (Scrumban) for optimal flexibility.