eXtreme Programming Explained

Kent Beck’s seminal work on software development introduces Extreme Programming (XP) as a transformative methodology aimed at improving software quality and responsiveness to changing customer requirements. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of XP principles, practices, and values, grounded in real-world software engineering challenges. Beck advocates for a collaborative, iterative approach that emphasizes communication, simplicity, feedback, and courage to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

• Embracing change: XP treats change as a natural and inevitable part of software development rather than a disruption.
• Frequent releases: Continuous integration and small releases help gather timely feedback and reduce risk.
• Pair programming:...

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