XP Values and Principles

The original is at http://www.extremeprogramming.org/values.html and is best read there. Following list is maintained for my convenience.

Values

Communication: Everyone is part of the team and we communicate face to face daily.

Simplicity: We will do what is needed and asked for, but no more.

Feedback: We will take every iteration commitment seriously by delivering working software

Courage: We will tell the truth about progress and estimates.

Respect: Everyone gives and feels the respect they deserve as a valued team member.

Principles

Humanity: Its all about people

Economics: Someone needs to understand the budget

Mutual benefit: Win-win for all

Self similarity: The pattern of a monthly cycle is the same as a weekly cycle and the same as a daily cycle.

Improvement: You are always getting better having done the best you know how to today.

Diversity: The Wisdom of the Crowds

Reflection: Be aware of what is working, and what is not

Flow: Constant delivery means a continuous flow of development work

Opportunity: Problems are a chance to learn something new

Redundancy: Having redundancy helps improve quality

Failure: It’s OK to try things that don’t work.

Quality: To go fast you have to go slow.

Baby steps: Take small steps in the right direction.

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