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Extreme Programming: A More Musical Approach to Software Development?

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Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering (XP 2003)

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This paper considers the relationship between software development as it is typically practiced, the Extreme Programming methodology and the learning and working environment of those involved in a creative art - music. In particular we emphasise how pair programming can facilitate an increase in the overall skill level of individuals and teams, and relate this to musicians’ development of models of excellence through ensemble playing. Consideration is also given to the psychology of music performance and its relevance to the pursuit of excellence in software development.

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  1. Department of Information Systems, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia

    Andrew Johnston & Chris S. Johnson

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  1. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Cagliari, Piazza D’Ami, 09123, Cagliari, Italy

    Michele Marchesi

  2. Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Center for Applied Software Engineering, Piazza Domenicani 3, 39100, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy

    Giancarlo Succi

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Johnston, A., Johnson, C.S. (2003). Extreme Programming: A More Musical Approach to Software Development?. In: Marchesi, M., Succi, G. (eds) Extreme Programming and Agile Processes in Software Engineering. XP 2003. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2675. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44870-5_41

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