Title :
Exploring XP for scientific research
Author :
Wood, William A. ; Kleb, William L.
Author_Institution :
Aerothermodynamics Branch, NASA Langley Res. Center, VA, USA
Abstract :
Can we successfully apply XP (Extreme Programming) in a scientific research context? A pilot project at the NASA Langley Research Center tested XPs applicability in this context. Since the cultural environment at a government research center differs from the customer-centric business view, eight of XPs 12 practices seemed incompatible with the existing research culture. Despite initial awkwardness, the authors determined that XP can function in situations for which it appears to be ill suited.
Keywords :
aerospace computing; programming; project engineering; software engineering; Extreme Programming; NASA Langley Research Center; XP practices; agile programming; cultural conflicts; mission-critical software; pair programming; research projects; Flowcharts; Government; ISO; Missiles; NASA; Programming profession; Prototypes; Software prototyping; Software quality; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MS.2003.1196317
