What is Lean?
Lean is the application of manufacturing principles to software development.
Definition
Lean is the application of manufacturing principles to the development and management of products and services.
Goal
To maximize value offered to customers and users while reducing costs and waste.
Pull System
Uses a Pull system where services are initiated by customer requests, reducing overproduction and waste.
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