London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2013 -- The agile manifesto was created with four main values and twelve supporting principles. The agile approach is to work closely with customers and adapt quickly to change by delivering working software frequently. The Agile Alliance promote the adoption of this approach and CodeFirst –a London based software development company- have become a sponsor of the alliance to encourage the next generation to start their careers with these principles in mind.

CodeFirst’s sponsorship adds to a growing number of corporate sponsors working together with the Agile Alliance to support the agile community. The Agile Alliance currently has nearly 6,000 members around the world, linking together individuals, corporations, students and educators, as well as providing members with a space to share and discover various agile-related resources.

CodeFirst specialises in Microsoft application and database development, and offers application services and database solutions to clients from small businesses to multinational corporations. Their work allows companies to outsource maintain, automate business processes, modernise their in-house applications and develop new products in collaboration with CodeFirst.

"We are proud to offer support to the Agile Community", said Graham Church from CodeFirst. "The agile movement has been a major influence on our in-house development methodologies and we are delighted to be giving back to the community that has informed our approach and made our work as successful as it has proven to be in the marketplace. The agile manifesto is something all software developers should adhere to, but the work of the Agile Alliance in creating a new generation of agile software developers will also provide us with an extraordinary talent pool for the future."

About CodeFirst
Founded in 2012, CodeFirst is a leading software development company specialising in Microsoft technologies based in London. The company offers exceptional software services and solutions to company’s worldwide, providing access to specialised skill sets for one-time projects and ongoing support for in-house IT teams. For more information about CodeFirst and its services, technologies, and proven processes, please visit: http://www.codefirst.co.uk