Agile methodology has become one of the most commonly used approaches in software development over recent years. It has changed the way software and systems are built by focusing on flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement rather than rigid planning. Unlike traditional plan-driven models, Agile supports adaptive planning, iterative development, and regular feedback from customers during the development process. This survey paper presents an overview of Agile methodology and discusses how it helps teams respond to changing requirements, improves collaboration among stakeholders, and enhances software quality. Major Agile frameworks are reviewed, existing research findings are analyzed, and common challenges and limitations are discussed. The paper also highlights possible future research directions. Overall, the study shows that Agile methodology plays an important role in handling the complexity and uncertainty found in modern software development environments.

This survey paper shows that Agile methodology is an effective approach for improving adaptability, collaboration, and software quality in modern development environments. Its iterative nature and focus on teamwork allow organizations to better manage uncertainty and frequent change. Although challenges related to scalability and organizational culture remain, ongoing improvements and hybrid approaches continue to address these issues. Overall, Agile methodology remains an important factor in shaping the future of software development and organizational agility. Here is your cleaned, human-formatted version with the section correctly renamed as “7. REFERENCES”. I have only fixed spacing, numbering, and consistency—no AI-style rewriting, so it looks like a normal student reference list.

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