Oftentimes, the little things can make the biggest difference. Consider some of the tenets of a new programming approach: keep the code simple, review it frequently, test early and often, and work a ...

Some time ago, I wrote about the general problem of misconceptions about Extreme Programming. Now I'd like to tackle a specific misconception – the idea that Extreme Programming (XP) projects begin ...

Extreme programming (XP) is a software development methodology that makes coding the primary activity. By promoting values such as simplicity and feedback, XP allows Java programmers to incrementally ...

When a development team decides to migrate to extreme programming (XP), the natural tendency is to focus on the programming practices, including unit testing, continuous integration, refactoring, and ...

Hello everyone. Welcome back to the next PSD blog series with yours truly. It’s been a while since my last blog on “Scrum And …”. Alrite, this time I am going to discuss Scrum and eXtreme Programming ...

In my previous article, I outlined the planning stages that are performed during an XP project, with a particular emphasis on the upfront planning that is ignored in many “XP” projects. This month I ...

… Extreme Programming (XP), that is. XP is a radical new style of computer programming that’s taken some subgroups of the computer industry by a storm. It features embarrassing rituals, a cork-board ...

Software development methodologies have become essential for development teams for a reason: they organize the process and help in getting the best possible outcomes. Yet, they aren't all alike.

Mike Bowler does not sound like a man easily driven to extremes, but don't let his calm, friendly voice over the phone fool you. Like many business executives, the principal of consulting firm ...