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Spikes in the context of eXtreme Programming
Spikes in eXtreme Programming
In eXtreme Programming (XP), Spikes are time-boxed research activities aimed at reducing the risk or uncertainty around a certain feature, technology, or concept before committing to its implementation in the project.
Key Points about Spikes:
- Purpose: Spikes are meant to gather knowledge, explore solutions, and make informed decisions.
- Time-boxed: They have a predefined time limit to prevent over-researching or over-engineering.
- No Deliverable: Spikes do not result in production-ready code but rather in a better understanding of the problem.
- Collaboration: The team works together during spikes to share knowledge and brainstorm solutions.
Benefits of using Spikes:
- Risk Mitigation: Helps in identifying potential risks early and finding solutions before they become obstacles.
- Informed Decisions: Enables making informed design and implementation decisions based on research and experimentation.
- Learning Opportunity: Allows team members to explore new technologies and techniques, enhancing their skills.
Resources:
- Agile Alliance - Spikes - An overview of spikes in agile development.
- Scrum.org - Handling Uncertainty with Spikes - Talks about how spikes can aid in handling uncertainty.
- XP Explained - Kent Beck - Kent Beck's book where spikes are discussed in the context of eXtreme Programming.
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