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 ...

For the last five years, a software development methodology called Extreme Programming (XP) has been receiving more attention. It is either admired or condemned from a multitude of sources.

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 ...

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 ...

An application development technique called eXtreme Programming is gaining momentum among mainstream corporations in the U.K., though it’s been slower to pick up converts in the U.S. The approach, ...

If you have managed a software project, you know what it's like to feel the push for results from your managers working against the pull of your dedication to the well-being of your development team.

Extreme programming (XP) is an agile methodology focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and product quality. Learn more about how XP can improve your development process. Learn what a project ...

Everyone complains about bugs in their software. Some can be tolerated, but many go beyond annoying and cause productivity losses. If it’s bad being the user of buggy software, think what it must be ...

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.