Date: November 20, 2003

Presenter: Jeff Jensen & Doug Swartz

Affiliation: First Data Net - website

The guest speakers were Jeff Jensen and Doug Swartz from First Data Net. They provided an overview of Extreme Programming also called XP in the software industry (not to be confused with another XP). XP is a streamlined software development process based on the values of simplicity, communication, feedback and courage. Focused on business value, the team produces the software in a series of small fully-integrated releases that pass all the tests the Customer has defined.

Jensen and Swartz also provided an example of how the practices have been implemented at First Data Net. Additional information about Extreme Programming is available at xprogramming.com and extremeprogramming.org.