Ah, Extreme Programming. Not a daredevil sport, though the name makes it sound like developers are about to jump off cliffs with laptops strapped to their backs. No, XP is a software development methodology that’s less about adrenaline and more about disciplined chaos — kind of like pair programming with a caffeinated octopus. Let’s dive into this … Read more
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Software Development Methodology Series — written on location at Corsa Moto Works, where my bike is in for a tune-up. If you’re curious how to find a great motorcycle mechanic while sipping stale waiting-room coffee, check out this guide to mechanic-finding greatness. Now, let’s rev the engines on this methodology matchup. … Read more
Ah, Agile. The rebellious teenager of software development methodologies. Born in 2001, forged in a snow-covered ski lodge in Utah (because nothing screams “software revolution” like après-ski philosophy), Agile emerged as a manifesto with just 68 words, 4 values, and 12 principles. It was concise, defiant, and possibly scribbled on the back of a snowboard … Read more