Agile coding and the software factory approach to coding both offer strong benefits for developers, but following either to its extreme logical end can stunt productivity. There are two camps out ...

For developers who want a way to move into high level system design languages such as the unified modeling language, Excel Software has just begun shipping QuickUML 2.0 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux ...

VersionOne’s Fall 2006 release of its agile software development platform features a plug-in for users of the Microsoft Visual Studio environment. V1: Agile Enterprise provides application lifecycle ...

My company is considering a transition to a Test-Driven Development system (N-Unit) for our programmers. We have a team of 10 guys of varying levels of experience. We are developing entirely in .NET ...

In the first part of this series,"How Agile Are You? Let's Actually Measure It! (Part 0: Introduction)," we discussed the value of measuring agile maturity along with the pitfalls of creating the ...

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. Explore Get the web's ...

What are the best resources on extreme programming? Here’s what the Sabre Airline Solutions staff recommends: Agile Software Development Principles, Patterns and Practices, Robert C. Martin, Prentice ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Extreme programming is a concept for executing project with simplicity, collaborative and in friendly environment. There is no fixed strategy or set of rules to execute extreme programming. Frequently ...

In the first part of this series,"How Agile Are You? Let's Actually Measure It! (Part 0: Introduction)," we discussed the value of measuring agile maturity along with the pitfalls of creating the ...