Concept
Agile vs Scrum
A common point of confusion: Agile is the philosophy; Scrum is one framework that implements it.
| Agile | Scrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | A set of values/principles | A specific framework |
| Scope | Broad umbrella | One way to be Agile |
| Prescriptiveness | Minimal | Defined roles, events, artefacts |
| Examples | Scrum, Kanban, XP | Just Scrum |
| Relationship | Parent philosophy | A child implementation |
The verdict
All Scrum is Agile, but not all Agile is Scrum. Adopt Agile values; pick Scrum (or Kanban, XP…) as the concrete way to live them.