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Course - Extreme Programming for Developers

This course provides a balanced introduction to Extreme Programming (XP) for developers.

It is suitable for those who are evaluating XP or in the early stages of adoption, particularly in a Java environment.

The course is highly practical, covers many best practices, and has numerous workshops.

Prerequisites:

Because the course involves significant practical programming elements, basic knowledge of Java development is essential. Some experience of software development processes as a developer will be useful.

Duration:

4 days

Content:

• Analysis of the benefits of XP
• Roles in the process
• The development process, step by step
• Core XP practices
• Metrics, feedback and management
• Estimation and planning
• Tools and working environment
• Design evolution and code refactoring
• Automated testing, testing strategies and tools
• Concurrent development in teams
• Technical and management best practices

On successful completion of this course:

Attendees will complete the course with a firm understanding of the XP process and the techniques required to carry it out successfully, ready to begin an XP project in their organization.

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