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Inspired by white water rafting, raft, is a software development methodology emphasizing small, agile, and cohesive teams. These teams are well-trained, adaptable, and capable of navigating complex challenges quickly and efficiently. RAFT fosters independence, continuous learning, and a safe, predictable work environment. The methodology aims to enhance team dynamics, increase speed, and make work gratifying, ensuring that ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.

RAFT gets its name from how it makes:

“Ordinary People Accomplish Extraordinary Things”

RAFT symbolizes:

  • Small teams, nimble
  • Well trained, well equipped – Easy to train (Quick to Learn)
  • Coherent, Can Bank on each other
  • Not making assumptions – As the whites rise and fall.
  • Navigate Complexity
  • Independence fostering
  • Self correcting  – Fail-Learn-Improvise
  • Fast, loves speed 
  • Safe / Predictable
  • Fun / Thrilling –  Gratifying. Joy of work.