Kent Beck

Kent Beck is widely recognized as the father of eXtreme Programming and JUnit. He is the Founder and Director of Three Rivers Institute (TRI).

His career has combined the practice of software development with reflection, innovation, and communication. His contributions to software development include patterns for software, the rediscovery of test-first programming, the xUnit family of developer testing tools, and Extreme Programming.

He currently divides his time between writing, programming, and coaching. Beck is the author/co-author of Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change 2nd Edition, Contributing to Eclipse, Test-Driven Development: By Example, Planning Extreme Programming, The Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns, and the JUnit Pocket Guide.

He received his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oregon.

Presentation: "Trends in Agile Development"

Time: Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00

Location: Metropolitan Ballroom

Abstract: Agile development has become popular because it reinforces and takes advantages of trends in the larger world of business. I will describe how software development can become more effective and relevant through accountablity, transparency, and responsibility and how software developers can prepare for their role in such development.

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Tutorial: "Mapping XP"

Track: Tutorial

Time: Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00

Location: Civic

Abstract: We will explore the primary practices of XP in detail using mind mapping exercises. You will examine your needs and find practices to address them. We will discuss the change process, how to reach agreement on goals and principles, how to implement new practices and how to sustain them. You will make a plan to share with your team and set up incentives for accountability. This workshop will be interactive and involve many colored felt pens.