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<p>change cycle can be enacted as a <a href="page.php?w=scrum_%28software_development%29">scrum sprint</a>. </p>

<p>Understanding existing code is an essential step before modifying it. The rate of understanding depends both on the code base as well as the skill of the programmer. Following coding conventions such as using clear function and variable names that correspond to their purpose makes understanding easier. Use of <a href="page.php?w=conditional_loop">conditional loop</a> statements only if the code could execute more than once, and eliminating</p><p>
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