Extreme Programming (XP) Overview

The primary focus is for customers to write story cards for the first release while the project team familiarizes themselves with the necessary tools and technology.

During the planning phase, user stories are written, effort estimates are made, priorities are set, and a release schedule is created.

Each iteration takes one to four weeks, and the main outcome of the first iteration is the creation of the system's architecture.

<p>Story cards are written descriptions of features that customers want in the first release, and they are created by the customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exploration phase is important because it allows the project team to familiarize themselves with the tools, technology, and practices essential for the project's success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It evolved from the problems caused by long development cycles in traditional models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>XP promotes oral communication and encourages practices that enhance interaction among team members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simplicity in XP means designing only what is necessary to meet current requirements without anticipating future needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feedback is obtained from customers at the end of each iteration and drives the next iteration's development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Courage allows the development team to make bold decisions and resist unrealistic commitments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respect involves caring for teammates and valuing their contributions to the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The five phases are Exploration, Planning, Iterations to Release, Productionizing, and the fifth is not mentioned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No single process fits every project, so tailoring ensures that the practices effectively address specific project needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The customer writes the stories and functional tests, and decides when each requirement is satisfied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extra testing and performance checking are conducted before the system can be released to the customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development velocity may decelerate after the system is in production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Necessary documentation of the system is finally written as no more changes are made to architecture, design, or code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Postponed ideas and suggestions are documented for later implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The death phase occurs when the customer no longer has any stories to implement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iterations may need to be quickened to address new changes and expedite the release process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The team may need to incorporate new people and change the team structure while keeping the system running.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development team must be located in one place; scattering of programmers is intolerable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>XP uses unit tests and customer tests to manage defect rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>XP welcomes changes in business requirements, allowing for flexibility during development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intensive teamwork helps facilitate knowledge sharing, making it easier to handle staff replacements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experienced team members are crucial as XP relies more on people than on plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The customer sets the implementation priority for the requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keeping the program code simple helps to ensure clarity and maintainability, which facilitates easier modifications and debugging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Tester helps the customer write functional tests, runs them regularly, broadcasts the results, and maintains testing tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Tracker gives feedback on effort estimates and traces the progress of each iteration to evaluate goal attainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Coach is responsible for the whole process and guides team members in following XP practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Consultant is an external member with specific technical knowledge that adds expertise to the team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small or short releases aim to rapidly productionize simple systems, allowing updates to occur at least once every 2 to 3 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Metaphor defines the system through a shared story that guides development by explaining how the system works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They guide the development process by ensuring that customer needs are prioritized and that the tasks are achievable within the iteration's timeframe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tasks typically range from one-half to three days in duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They validate the completion of user stories by ensuring that customer requirements are met through textual descriptions and automated test cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They record class responsibilities and collaborators, serving as a basis for software design during brainstorming sessions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volunteering promotes ownership and accountability, leading to higher motivation and better quality of work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enhance communication and accountability by visually tracking the progress of completed stories and passing acceptance test cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as a starting point for discussions, helping both parties reach a mutual understanding of requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They include textual descriptions and specific automated test cases developed by the customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers