# Crystal Methodology

Skill · Software Development and Engineering Practices

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/crystal-methodology

Crystal is a family of agile software development methodologies created by Alistair Cockburn, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto. It emphasizes people over process, frequent delivery, reflective improvement, and close communication, with different variants (Crystal Clear, Crystal Yellow, Crystal Orange, etc.) scaled to team size and project criticality. It's used by software development teams seeking a lightweight, adaptable alternative to heavier frameworks like Scrum or RUP.

Related skills: [Agile Methodology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/agile-methodology), [Scrum](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/scrum), [Kanban](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/kanban)

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