Beyond Agile: Synthesis

“His brand is bad: my brand is good.” Isn’t it well past time we got over that kind of thinking? I’ll take a good idea from anywhere. So should you.

Kate Oneal: Meeting with Susan

Susan said, “I can’t do it, Kate. No one could do it. There’s too much to do.”

Kate paused until Susan seemed more steady. Then she said “Exactly. And that’s how we get done on time.”

Essential XP: Card, Conversation, Confirmation

The XP Circle of Life helps keep projects alive. A key aspect of this cycle is the Acceptance Test. Acceptance Tests are critical to communication among team members, especially between customer and programmer.