Exploring Extreme Programming
Procedural tests focus on a series of steps; declarative tests work from the input and states. Procedural tests are natural to write, but consider whether a declarative test expresses your intent more concisely and clearly. Continue reading Procedural and Declarative Tests
Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change, 2/e, by Kent Beck and Cynthia Andres. Addison-Wesley Professional, 2004. ISBN 0321278658. Kent Beck’s new introduction to the practices and philosophy of XP. See an extended summary. (Reviewed Feb., ’05)
A review of the new version of Extreme Programming Explained. Continue reading Overview of “Extreme Programming Explained, 2/e”
Coaching chart exercises – answers. Continue reading Coaching Charts Exercise – Answers
Consider both short-term and long-term value when selecting stories to implement. Continue reading Customer Value: Short-Term and Long-Term
Charts can help a team see itself better. Continue reading Coaching Charts Exercise
Extreme Programming Adventures in C#, Ron Jeffries. Microsoft Press, 2004. ISBN 0735619492. Ron uses the vehicle of learning C# to demonstrate the incremental design of an XML editor. He adds “undo” last (a feature often cited as requiring up-front design), Continue reading Review – Extreme Programming Adventures in C#
LogicaCMG’s experience with getting ISO 9000 certification for an XP team. Continue reading ISO Certification for XP at LogicaCMG
When you get blocked, do you get help, or hide and hope things will get better?. Continue reading The Humble “Yo!”
Get a feeling for pairing. Continue reading Pair Practice