a) To provide an unbiased forum within which the community can freely work to discuss, promote, and improve Agile development processes; b) To encourage scientific research in current and potential uses of Agile processes; c) To share information about Agile processes; d) To provide an opportunity for education in Agile processes; e) To provide a medium of communication with user groups in similar areas; f) To provide an opportunity for the formation of programs that further these purposes; g) To assist members in keeping abreast of new information regarding Agile processes as changes and advances occur; h) To communicate information and accomplishments to news media and to specialty magazines serving the field. i) To support and encourage the underlying values of respect and collaboration in the agile community j) To facilitate communication and collaboration between organisations using Agile development processes |