Computer Science

Introduction.

I. FOUNDATIONS OF XP AND FLEXIBLE TECHNIQUES.

II. METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS.

III. FLEXIBLE TECHNIQUES AND UML.

IV. PAIR PROGRAMMING, TESTING, AND REFACTORING.

V. TOOLS FOR XP DEVELOPMENT.

VI. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES.

VII. XP AND BEYOND.

Software Engineering -- Advanced  [PTG: NEW RIDERS]   (Computer Science)
Software Engineering -- Introduction  [PTG: NEW RIDERS]   (Computer Science)

Giancarlo Succi has applied the XP methodology to various projects. He is an organizer of the main XP conferences held thus far.

Michele Marchesi has applied the XP methodology to various projects. He is an organizer of the main XP conferences held thus far.

Extreme Programming (XP) is a flexible programming discipline that emphasizes constant integration, frequent small releases, continual customer feedback, and a teamwork approach. With considerable fanfare, XP has taken the mainstream of software engineering by storm. It has been adopted by an increasing number of development organizations worldwide. At the first annual Conference on Extreme Programming and Flexible Processes in Software Engineering, held in Italy in June of 2000, leading theorists and practitioners came together to share principles, techniques, tools, best practices for XP, and other flexible methodologies.

Extreme Programming Examined gathers the 33 most insightful papers from this conference into one volume. With contributions from several visionaries in the field, these papers together represent the state-of-the-art in XP methodology as well as a glimpse at the future of XP.

Individual articles are organized into cohesive categories that allow the reader to learn and apply this material easily. Extreme Programming Examined addresses some of the most vital issues facing XP developers. It offers a high-level examination of XP programming theory and discusses specific methodologies, processes, techniques, tools, and case studies. You will find articles exploring specific—and often misunderstood—topics, including:

• The role of design in XP
• Just-in-time software development
• XP frameworks
• Combining flexible methodologies with the UML, including a novel approach to fast modeling software systems
• Design patterns and XP
• Tools to support pair programming, testing, and refactoring
• Case studies illustrating the transition to XP, XP in R&D, and the integration of XP into an existing C++ project
• An innovative approach to teaching XP
• Bringing legacy code into XP
• Flexible manufacturing for software agents
• Management of variants in an extreme environment
• Integrating XP with software product lines

Extreme Programming Examined is a valuable resource that offers the practical techniques and deeper understanding that developers and programmers need to initiate and implement successful XP projects.

This title is a member of the The XP Series Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the XP Series Series page.

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  Extreme Programming Applied: Playing to Win
  Auer & Miller
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 384 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201616408 | ISBN-13: 9780201616408
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  Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change, 2/E
  Beck & Andres
  ©2005 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 224 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321278658 | ISBN-13: 9780321278654
  Suggested retail price: $42.99  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $27.08  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Nearly five years after the first edition of this book exploded on to the market,

  noted software engineering guru and the father of Extreme Programming (XP)

  Kent Beck provides a fresh look at this controversial topic. XP remains the

  most popular agile methodology in software development, and many believe it

  is ideal for small to mid-size development organizations. However, XP is not

  without its detractors. The goal of the book remains to help programmers and

  teams decide if XP is the right path to pursue. The book offers advice, but does

  not provide a prescriptive, "how to" style format. This Fifth Anniversary

  Edition enhances the full knowledge of XP and gives both the advocate and

  skeptic of XP full detail to move forward with an informed opinion.

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  Extreme Programming Explored
  Wake
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 192 pp | Available on Demand   What's this?
  ISBN-10: 0201733978 | ISBN-13: 9780201733976
  Suggested retail price: $29.99  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $18.89  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

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  Extreme Programming for Web Projects
  Wallace, Raggett & Aufgang
  ©2003 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 192 pp | Available on Demand   What's this?
  ISBN-10: 0201794276 | ISBN-13: 9780201794274
  Suggested retail price: $34.99  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $22.04  (What's this?)

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  Extreme Programming Installed
  Jeffries, Anderson & Hendrickson
  ©2001 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 288 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201708426 | ISBN-13: 9780201708424
  Suggested retail price: $49.99  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $31.49  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Extreme Programming Installed explains the core principles of Extreme Programming and details each step in the XP development cycle. This book conveys the essence of the XP approach--techniques for implementation, obstacles likely to be encountered, and experience-based advice for successful execution.

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  Planning Extreme Programming
  Beck & Fowler
  ©2001 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 160 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201710919 | ISBN-13: 9780201710915
  Suggested retail price: $38.99  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $24.56  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Planning is critical; without it, software projects can quickly fall apart. Written by acknowledged XP authorities Kent Beck and Martin Fowler, Planning Extreme Programming presents the approaches, methods, and advice needed to plan and track a successful Extreme Programming project. The key XP philosophy: Planning is not a one-time event, but a constant process of reevaluation and course-correction throughout the lifecycle of the project. Students will learn how planning is essential to controlling workload, reducing programmer stress, increasing productivity, and keeping projects on track. Planning Extreme Programming also focuses on the importance of estimating the cost and time for each user story (requirement), determining its priority, and planning software releases accordingly.

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  Testing Extreme Programming
  Crispin & House
  ©2003 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 336 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321113551 | ISBN-13: 9780321113559
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