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extreme programming has definition A process model and methodology that provides a disciplined approach to highly incremental and user-centred development of small projects 2001-08-30 14:55:34.0
has philosophy software developers should not need to be overworked, so overtime should not be needed
has principles
The development team includes all the stakeholders
Large requirements documents are replaced by short user stories which dictate project planning
Releases are small and frequent
Planning takes place just before the start of each iteration
Scope, resources and time are the three project variables that can be changed. Management can only dictate two of these; the developers determine the third
Quality should not be sacrificed
In order to ensure high quality, design for testability is emphasized: Automated test cases are written before the software is developed
2001-08-30 14:55:34.0
has web site www.extremeprogramming.org
is popular for small projects that involve uncertain, changing requirements and other sources of high risk
is a subtopic of 11.2 - Software Process Models
is an instance of methodology
is an instance of process model 2001-08-30 14:55:34.0
promotes the use of CRC cards, a focus on simplicity, creation of 'spike' throwaway prototypes when difficult technical issues are encountered, merciless restructuring of code, frequent integration, programming in pairs, and continual improvement

methodology describes detailed sequences of steps for performing analysis and design 2001-08-30 14:56:35.0
is often supported by tools developed by the author of the process, or others
usually describes aspects of project management
usually requires the use of a particular notation and the production of documentation in particular formats

process model functions as an aid to thinking, not as a rigid prescription of the way to do things 2001-08-30 14:57:05.0
helps the project manager and his or her team to decide what work should be done and in what sequence to perform the work

extreme programming	has definition A process model and methodology that provides a disciplined approach to highly incremental and user-centred development of small projects
	has philosophy software developers should not need to be overworked, so overtime should not be needed
	has principles The development team includes all the stakeholders Large requirements documents are replaced by short user stories which dictate project planning Releases are small and frequent Planning takes place just before the start of each iteration Scope, resources and time are the three project variables that can be changed. Management can only dictate two of these; the developers determine the third Quality should not be sacrificed In order to ensure high quality, design for testability is emphasized: Automated test cases are written before the software is developed
	has web site www.extremeprogramming.org
	is popular for small projects that involve uncertain, changing requirements and other sources of high risk
	is a subtopic of 11.2 - Software Process Models
	is an instance of methodology
	is an instance of process model
	promotes the use of CRC cards, a focus on simplicity, creation of 'spike' throwaway prototypes when difficult technical issues are encountered, merciless restructuring of code, frequent integration, programming in pairs, and continual improvement
methodology	describes detailed sequences of steps for performing analysis and design
	is often supported by tools developed by the author of the process, or others
	usually describes aspects of project management
	usually requires the use of a particular notation and the production of documentation in particular formats
process model	functions as an aid to thinking, not as a rigid prescription of the way to do things
process model	helps the project manager and his or her team to decide what work should be done and in what sequence to perform the work