Extreme .net Introducing Extreme Programming Techniques To .net Developers

"At last, somebody has introduced eXtreme Programming techniques to the world of .NET! Through enjoyable writing and tons of hands-on exercises, Dr. Neil explains how to use the best techniques from eXtreme Programming to vastly improve developer productivity within the .NET Framework." --George Bullock, Program Manager, Microsoft CorporationeXtreme .NET shows developers and team leaders how to incorporate eXtreme Programming (XP) practices with .NET-connected technologies to create high-quality, low-cost code that will build better software. This practical, realistic guidebook systematically covers key elements of XP methodology in the specific context of the Microsoft .NET Framework, Visual Studio .NET, Visual C#, and related Microsoft .NET-enabled applications.Leading .NET and XP mentor Dr. Neil Roodyn covers planning, task definition, test-driven development, user interfaces, refactoring, spiking, pair programming, and much more. Dr. Neil offers field-proven advice for everything from automating builds to integrating third-party libraries. He also incorporates valuable exercises and presents a start-to-finish case study that shows exactly how XP and Microsoft .NET interoperate throughout an entire development project. Coverage includesWhere to start if you've never used XP or other Agile methods beforePair programming: Turning .NET programming into a collaborative gameTest-Driven development: Making sure your .NET code works as intended while it's easiest to fixRefactoring: Organizing your .NET code to improve flexibility and enable changes more readilyContinuous integration and automated build/test: Enhancing quality in distributed, component-based systemsSpiking: Using rapid experimentation to validate your expectations about behavior in the .NET FrameworkThe importance of customer input to successful projectsHow to test .NET user interfaces and third-party librariesThe Microsoft .NET Framework is today's most productive development platform. XP represents a fundamental breakthrough in building higher-value software. Combine them: transform your team into an eXtreme .NET team that can accomplish more than ever before. This book will show you how--starting with your very next project.Dr. Neil Roodyn has been actively involved with eXtreme Programming since 1999, and founded Sydney's eXtreme Programming Activity Club (SyXPAC). He has helped drive the adoption of the .NET Framework in Australia through his work as a project leader, consultant, instructor, and mentor. His clients have ranged from Microsoft to Rogue Wave and he has helped launch several software startups. Dr. Neil holds a Ph.D. from University College London where he specialized in software architectures for real-time systems. Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.Roodyn, Neil is the author of 'Extreme .net Introducing Extreme Programming Techniques To .net Developers', published 2004 under ISBN 9780321303639 and ISBN 0321303636.