Guide for those who wish to learn XP programming and implementation skills. Uses practical examples, including code samples written in Java, to demonstrate the daily workings of an XP team. Begins with the basic programming, then moves into team practices, and finally covers the process of a successful XP project.

This Book's Philosophy

Be concrete. Use real, or at least realistic, examples. When there's code, it will be Java code.
Answer questions. Because most of the chapters were originally written as essays for myself as I learned or taught others, each chapter starts with a question and a short answer. Many chapters include a Q&A (question and answer) section as well.
Be focused. Make each chapter focus on one topic. Tie it to other chapters whenever possible.
Be precise but informal. I use "I," "we," and "you" a lot. For the most part, "you" is addressed to a programmer, but in some cases, the word addresses managers or Customers.
Bring experiences to bear. I relate this material to real experiences. How This Book Is Organized This book reflects the layered approach, with the parts corresponding to the three layers. Each chapter answers questions pertinent to its part, and reflects questions I've had to answer while learning XP.