The evolution processes of agile and lean software development are intertwined.
Recently a shift from agile methods to lean software development has been noticed and
advocated. To truly comprehend this phenomenon theoretically and practically, we take
a step back and investigate the key differences between agile and lean software
processes, the understanding of which is still limited. A content analysis of a popular
mailing list of the lean community, called kanbandev, is being conducted. The results of
the study unveil the perspectives of the lean community on the differences between agile
and lean software development processes
