Which statement is a value from the Agile Manifesto?

The Agile Manifesto outlines four core values that prioritize certain aspects of software development over others. The third value explicitly states, "Customer collaboration over contract negotiation." This emphasizes building a partnership with the customer to create the best product, rather than being constrained by rigid, upfront contractual agreements. The focus is on continuous interaction and adaptation to meet evolving customer needs, which is more effective than relying on a fixed contract.

A. "Ongoing internal conversation" is not the term used in the Manifesto; the contrast is specifically with formal contracts.
C. "A constant indefinite pace" is a misinterpretation of the principle "Agile processes promote sustainable development," not a Manifesto value.
D. Feature negotiation is a part of customer collaboration, not something that collaboration is valued over.

1. Beck, K., et al. (2001). Manifesto for Agile Software Development. AgileManifesto.org. Retrieved from https://agilemanifesto.org/

2. Scaled Agile, Inc. (2023). SAFe Principle #10 - Organize around value. Scaled Agile Framework. Retrieved from https://www.scaledagileframework.com/organize-around-value/ (This article references the Agile Manifesto values as foundational).