Section $2\mathrm{.}3\mathrm{.}3$ Development Approaches of the PMBOK$$ Guide $($PMI$,2021)$ described the main project development approaches including the Predictive $($aka Waterfall$)$ and the adaptive Agile lifecycle approaches at opposing ends of the spectrum as illustrated in Figure $2-7.$ Although popular in software development projects for many years, emergent trends in project management evidence a growing adoption of the Agile project management methodology in a broad range of industries.

Should the Waterfall approach be replaced in its entirety by the Agile project management methodology? Share your viewpoint and provide your rationale. Post a well$-$supported, substantive and persuasive argument to this question for your initial commentary response. If the first letter of your last name is A$-$K$,$ post an affirmative argument; else $($last name is L$-$Z$),$ post a dissenting argument.