Extreme Programming (XP) is a discipline of software development based on values of simplicity, communication, feedback, and courage. XP is one of the so-called agile software methods, and probably the one with the most mindshare today. Other agile methods include Crystal, Adaptive Software Development, and Scrum. Compared to the others, XP is more closely focused with regard to specific planning and development practices, which in turn help select the projects that can use XP effectively.
Executive Summary
The Business of Extreme Programming (Executive Summary)
By Ron Jeffries
Posted January 31, 2002 | Technology |
About The Author
Ron Jeffries has more than 30 years’ experience in leadership and development of commercial object-oriented, relational database, programming language, and operating systems software. Mr. Jeffries has particular expertise in teaching and applying XP. He entered the XP movement in its beginning, as the first full-time XP coach, working with Cutter Senior Consultant Kent Beck on the well-known C3 payroll system. He is coauthor, with Ann Anderson… Read More
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