Book Description
Extreme Programming (XP) is a new lightweight software developing methodology. XP is the most popular of the "agile" development methodologies. Agile development is an integral part of technology movements in the software development world. XP has quickly gained in popularity over the last few years and is now becoming recognized by development shops from large consulting firms through small software houses. Some of the companies that are using XP include DaimlerChrysler, First Union National Bank, and Ford Motor Company.
Sams Teach Yourself Extreme Programming in 24 Hours includes coverage on Extreme Programming, agile development, automated test frameworks (Junit, etc.), Automated Build (Ant), and Refactoring in a step-by-step approach.
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Excellent book for readers at any level
This book is an excellent work, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Mr. Baird has excellent insight into the dynamics of software development projects, what makes them successful and what makes them fail. He does and outstanding job of explaining the concepts of Extreme Programming in the context of his vast professional experiences.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and recommend it highly to anyone interested in the concepts of Extreme Programming methodology, but also to anyone who is interested in clear, concise wisdom in regards to how to successfully manage software development lifecycles.
I found Mr. Baird to be extremely knowledgeable, very witty and quite capable of explaining these concepts in a way that make it easy to understand, and practical to use.
Excellent book for readers at any level
This book is an excellent work, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Mr. Baird has excellent insight into the dynamics of software development projects, what makes them successful and what makes them fail. He does and outstanding job of explaining the concepts of Extreme Programming in the context of his vast professional experiences.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and recommend it highly to anyone interested in the concepts of Extreme Programming methodology, but also to anyone who is interested in clear, concise wisdom in regards to how to successfully manage software development lifecycles.
I found Mr. Baird to be extremely knowledgeable, very witty and quite capable of explaining these concepts in a way that make it easy to understand, and practical to use.

ISBN:0672324415