What is SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)?

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**SAFe** — framework for scaling agile across enterprise.

**Levels:**
- **Team** — individual agile teams.
- **Program** — Agile Release Train (ART).
- **Large Solution** — complex programs.
- **Portfolio** — strategic alignment.

**Key concepts:**
- **ART** — 5-12 teams synchronized.
- **PI Planning** — quarterly planning.
- **Inspect & Adapt** — retrospectives.
- **Enablers** — technical investments.

**Example:**
```
SAFe for 200-person organization:
- 4 ARTs (Platform, Mobile, Data, UX)
- Quarterly PI Planning
- Program Increment = 5 sprints
- Annual Portfolio Planning
```

**BA role in SAFe:**
- Product Owner proxy.
- Feature readiness.
- Story writing.
- Acceptance criteria.

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