Incorporating XP in Work Culture was a 360 Degree Turn!

At coderfarm, it's not just about getting the skilled talent to the right place. Our goal is the success of the ones we serve, our clients.

Recently, our journey took an exciting turn when our client introduced us to Extreme Programming (XP) during a feedback session. 

This marked the beginning of a transformative experience that not only aligned with our values but also propelled us towards new heights of efficiency, collaboration and productivity

But what exactly is XP?

Extreme programming (XP) is one of the most important software development frameworks of Agile models.

It’s based on the frequent iteration through which the developers implement User Stories.

Extreme Programming (XP) is an agile software development methodology that focuses on delivering high-quality software through frequent and continuous feedback, collaboration, and adaptation. XP emphasizes a close working relationship between the development team, the customer, and stakeholders, with an emphasis on rapid, iterative development and deployment.

But XP is more than a set of Practices

It's a culture that values collaboration, simplicity, and continuous improvement. 

It caught our attention during a candid feedback meeting with a client who was actively seeking XP practitioners but couldn't find the right fit.

Well, it sparked curiosity within the company.

For us, customers are god. 

And as a client-centric organization,  always ready to help our clients achieve their goals, we saw an opportunity to align XP practices with our values. 

The exploration began, driven by a commitment to learning, growth, and a humble acknowledgment of areas where we could enhance our processes.

Scanning Youtube videos, surfing throughout the internet and talking with XP experts, we still are exploring more and more about it, we are getting closer to the idea.

Well, how did we plug XP into our culture?

To integrate XP into our culture, we focused on the practices that resonated most with our values. 

Started off with pair programming, 2 developers working on a single screen. 

Enhancing collaboration, communication & code quality.

Building on our value of continuous improvement, we introduced regular retrospectives and client feedback sessions, fostering an environment of adaptability and growth.

Building on our value of continuous improvement, we introduced regular retrospectives and client feedback sessions, fostering an environment of adaptability and growth.

We’ve felt the pain when there is no accountable person for the resource & having a culture of accountability & responsibility, we ensure by monitoring the processes of the clients throughout the project. 

 As well as, we incorporated TDD, BDD and CICD practices in our culture & training to make the coders battle ready for our clients.

And following these practices from quite some time, yielded quite remarkable results!

• Pair programming contributed to improved code quality and reduced errors.
• Regular retrospectives facilitated agile adaptation to changing project requirements.
• A client-centric approach, combined with XP values, has elevated client satisfaction to new heights!

Conclusion

In embracing XP culture, CoderFarm has not just adopted a methodology, we've embarked on a journey of growth and excellence. 

The fusion of XP practices with our core values has secured our commitment to client satisfaction, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results. 

Please help us refine the practices and improve as far as we can. 

Your suggestions are always welcome!