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Mohammed Majid Bakhsh , Gazi Mahabubul Alam , Nusrat Yasmin Nadia ·

YOU? · · 2025 · Open Access · · DOI: https://doi.org/10.60087/jklst.v4.n2.006

Agile approaches, which offer flexibility, iterative development, and constant feedback, have emerged as the mainstay of contemporary software and hardware development. However, managing dependencies, correctly forecasting system behavior, and evaluating features under real-world circumstances are all difficult tasks for traditional agile approaches. Real-time simulations, predictive analytics, and automated testing are made possible by digital twins (DTs), which are virtual representations of digital or physical systems. The three essential agile processes of sprint planning, backlog refinement, and QA validation are examined in this paper along with how DTs might improve them. By adopting Digital Twins, Agile teams may achieve more exact sprint predictions, risk-based backlog prioritization, and automated QA validation. DTs' capacity to model task allocation and foresee system restrictions helps in sprint planning. DT-driven dependency analysis and dynamic risk assessment enhance backlog refinement, guaranteeing that priority is in line with practical viability. Lastly, by offering virtual testing environments that identify flaws before to deployment, digital twins transform QA validation. This study synthesizes insights from existing literature, industry case studies, and empirical evidence to propose an integrated Agile-Digital Twin framework. The findings suggest that organizations implementing DTs within Agile practices experience enhanced efficiency, reduced technical debt, and improved product quality. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, integration complexity, and skill gaps must be addressed. The paper concludes by highlighting future research directions, including AI-powered Digital Twins for Agile optimization and the role of DTs in DevSecOps.

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