Ron Jeffries' MacHack 2003 Sessions

Intro

Extreme Programming is the best-known of the new "agile software development" processes. XP teams build running, tested software in very short iterations of a week or two, working in close contact with the customers and managers who need the software. Using practices such as Simple Design, Test-Driven Development, and Refactoring, XP teams are experiencing success at producing software that pleases their customers. In this session we'll take a look at the XP values and practices, and how they hang together to make healthy, fun projects.

Planning with XP User Stories

Extreme Programming uses a short planning cycle of one or two weeks, which is focused on delivering user-visible value. The planning process is best used in concert with our "customers", but can also be used by a sharp team to help their customers make good decisions about what can be accomplished in the time available. In this session, you'll plan an imaginary project three ways, starting from the well-known "You Must Do All This By January" method, and finishing with the Extreme Programming style of planning. You'll take home some ideas for making your own project life a bit better.

I can vouch for the second session, at least. Ron gave such a talk at a previous ChAD meeting. It was very well done, a great way to open your eyes about the benefits of agile methods.

Saturday, March 29, 2003
10:44 AM