Java Extreme Programming

Author: Richard Hightower
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Considering the needs of experienced Java programmers, this book first briefly introduces Extreme Programming (XP) methodology and techniques, then explores an application example that is used throughout the book to experience the role of tools and practical activities in development. When introducing each tool, the author provides descriptions of key concepts and code examples, guiding readers step by step to master XP development techniques. Richard Hightower is the development director of eBlox and a pioneer in actively applying Extreme Programming within the company, providing advanced technical support. He is also a long-term contributing writer for the Java Developer's Journal and was previously a senior software engineer for Java architecture at Intel. Nicholas Lesiecki is the head of the technical team at eBlox, responsible for team development and the company's vertical application architecture, as well as maintaining the active submission work for the Jakarta Cactus project. This book describes how to guide specific development practices with Extreme Programming theory by introducing a series of open-source Java development tools and vivid examples, making Java development more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective. The book primarily covers the basics of J2EE and Extreme Programming, focusing on how to master the most challenging parts of the XP process: testing, integration, and deployment. Starting with the fundamentals, it is supplemented with examples and a functional analysis of the famous Pet Store example. After understanding the concepts of each tool, the author introduces practical testing, guiding readers step by step to master the key techniques of XP development. The book is rich, detailed, and engaging, making it an excellent reference for Java software developers.