Azure & DevOps Podcast Kent Beck: Tidy First - Episode 314
Sep 9, 2024
Kent Beck, a pioneer in the Agile movement and author of influential texts on Extreme Programming, shares his insights on software development. He discusses the origins of his advocacy for extreme programming and emphasizes the enduring practices that support effective teams. Beck introduces the concept of 'Tidy First,' encouraging incremental software design improvements. He also explores the importance of normalizing symmetry in design, the parallels between software development and baking, and offers invaluable advice for young developers.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Software Development Practices
02:09 • 18min
The Intersection of Software Design and Business Dynamics
20:02 • 2min
Understanding Normalizing Symmetry in Design
21:34 • 2min
Balancing Software Design and Baking
23:58 • 10min
Embracing Change in Programming Practices
34:07 • 5min