GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech From XP to TCR & Limbo • Kent Beck & Daniel Terhorst-North
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May 23, 2025 Kent Beck, the creator of Extreme Programming, teams up with Daniel Terhorst-North, known for Behavior Driven Development. They discuss the evolution of XP and its profound impact on agile practices. Key topics include short feedback loops for improved adaptability and the innovative Test && Commit || Revert method. They highlight the psychological safety crucial for high-performing teams, emphasizing collaboration and learning from failure as essential for innovation. Kent envisions a future of real-time scaling in software development, promoting faster experimentation.
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XP Team's Learning Experience
- Extreme Programming (XP) was developed by a highly skilled team who learned a lot through collaboration and practical application.
- A year on an XP team teaches more about design, testing, and client interaction than graduate school.
Short Feedback Loops Require Trust
- Shortening feedback loops in software development is crucial but requires strong relationships to handle honest answers.
- Organizations often struggle to accept "no" as an answer during project phases, hampering real feedback.
Frequent Delivery Reduces Anxiety
- Delivering software in small, frequent increments reduces anxiety and allows for more flexible planning.
- It shifts the mindset from a one-time "train" to multiple opportunities, decreasing pressure on teams and stakeholders.
