The concept of iteration is based on the understanding that large problems can be broken down into pieces and that each of these pieces can solved incrementally through a process of discovery.
_In the language of Agile, we talk about "rock crushing" a problem and then developing Sprints to incrementally develop a new solution. _
The true nature of the problem that is being solved doesn't have to be fully understood before attempting a solution.
The solution to each piece is attempted, recognizing that, as only one piece is being focused on, the risk of failure is manageable. Further, that in failure, there will be a deeper understanding of the problem. As the true nature of the problem is revealed, a better solution can be developed.
Important to this process of iteration is Collaboration as part of Learning Cycles.
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