# Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change

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**Description:** Un classique qui compile des méthodes et techniques de développement informatique.
**Book author:** Kent Beck
**Category:** product-strategy
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Kent Beck's influential book on Extreme Programming (XP) presents a disciplined approach to software development emphasizing customer satisfaction, rapid feedback, and continuous improvement.

## XP Core Practices

- **Pair Programming**: Two developers, one workstation
- **Test-Driven Development**: Write tests before code
- **Continuous Integration**: Integrate and test frequently
- **Refactoring**: Improve code structure continuously
- **Simple Design**: Do the simplest thing that could work
- **Collective Code Ownership**: Anyone can improve any code

## For Product Managers

Understanding XP helps PMs work effectively with engineering teams and appreciate the technical practices that enable rapid iteration.