How does Extreme Programming (XP) work?

sumaiyakhatun26 · Post by **sumaiyakhatun26** » Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:14 am

XP, unlike other methods, is based on values and principles that are important and relevant in the context of engineering practice.

Values provide purpose to teams. They act as a “north star” to guide your decisions at a high level. However, values are abstract and too vague to provide specific guidance. For example: Saying you value communication can have many different consequences.

Practices, in a sense, are the opposite of values. They are down-to-earth and down-to-earth, spain rcs data setting out the specifics of what to do. Practices help teams hold themselves accountable to values. For example, the practice of information workspaces promotes transparent and easy communication.

Principles are domain-specific guidelines that bridge the gap between practice and values.

Values of Extreme Programming XP
XP values: communication, simplicity, responsiveness, courage, and respect. Let's look at each of them in more detail.