xp-practices

name	xp-practices
description	Apply XP practices including pair programming, ensemble programming, continuous integration, and sustainable pace. Use when implementing agile development practices, improving team collaboration, or adopting technical excellence practices.
category	methodology
priority	medium
tokenEstimate	1000
agents	["qe-quality-analyzer","qe-test-executor","qe-code-reviewer"]
implementation_status	optimized
optimization_version	1
last_optimized	"2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z"
dependencies	[]
quick_reference_card	true
tags	["xp","agile","pair-programming","tdd","continuous-integration","collaboration"]
trust_tier	0
validation	null

Extreme Programming (XP) Practices

<default_to_action> When applying XP practices:

1. START with practices that give immediate value
2. BUILD supporting practices gradually
3. ADAPT to your context
4. MEASURE results

Core XP Practices (Prioritized):

Practice	Start Here	Why First
TDD	✅ Yes	Foundation for everything
Continuous Integration	✅ Yes	Fast feedback
Pair Programming	✅ Yes	Knowledge sharing
Collective Ownership	After CI+TDD	Needs safety net
Small Releases	After CI	Infrastructure dependent

Pairing Quick Start:

Driver-Navigator (Classic):
- Driver: Writes code
- Navigator: Reviews, thinks ahead
- Rotate every 20-30 min

Ping-Pong (with TDD):
A: Write failing test
B: Make test pass + refactor
B: Write next failing test
A: Make test pass + refactor

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Quick Reference Card

When to Pair

Context	Pair?	Why
Complex/risky code	✅ Always	Needs multiple perspectives
New technology	✅ Always	Learning accelerator
Onboarding	✅ Always	Knowledge transfer
Critical bugs	✅ Always	Two heads better
Simple tasks	❌ Skip	Not worth overhead
Research spikes	❌ Skip	Pair to discuss findings

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Agent Integration

// Agent-human pair testing
const charter = "Test payment edge cases";
const tests = await Task("Generate Tests", { charter }, );
 reviewed =  human.(tests);
 (, { : reviewed }, );


 (, { prDiff }, );
 (, { : prDiff }, );
 (, { :  }, );


 agentWork = [, , ];
 humanWork = [, , ];