Why Extreme Programming Still Matters: A Case for Joyful, Effective Software Teams
By
Justin Searls
Master baker tier. Every paragraph earns its place on the tray.
Summary
A blog post from 2025 advocates for the revival of Extreme Programming (XP), highlighting how teams that follow XP values and practices experience greater joy, fulfillment, and effectiveness in their work. The author, Benji Weber, shares his experience building and supporting teams that have successfully used XP from the start.
Key quotes
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As a manager, I wish everyone could experience joy in their work.
I've had the privilege to work in, build, and support many teams; some have used XP from the get go
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