ThoughWorks campaigns extreme programming

BANGALORE: Custom e-business application development and advanced system integration services provider, ThoughtWorks is campaigning extreme programming as part of Agile Methodologies.

Martin Fowler, chief scientist, thougthworks Inc., one of the leading authorities on agile methods is particularly known for his work on patterns, UML, agile methodologies and refactoring. Leading from the front, Fowler along with ThoughWorks is preaching the successful deployment of agile methods such as extreme programming (XP) in software development.

Extreme programming is a discipline of software development based on values of simplicity and communication. Extreme programming is a lightweight methodology and that means it dispenses with usual application development process such as lengthy requirements definition, extensive documentation and it emphasises keeping development team small and code simple.

ThoughtWorks delivers solutions that require sophisticated software capable of integrating advanced business functionality with a company's existing core IT assets. Our leadership in the application of Agile methods allows us to deliver high-value solutions to clients sooner - and in a way that reduces risk, accelerates time to market, and ensures system quality.

The company is widely recognized as the thought leader in Enterprise Agile, the practical application of Agile methods for large enterprises. With an integrated Global Delivery Model, a depth of "heavy lifting" technology skills, and acknowledged leadership in the application of Agile methods, ThoughtWorks is well-positioned to bring new power and agility to today's global leaders.

ThoughtWorks is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York, San Francisco, Nashville, London, Bangalore, Calgary, and Melbourne. Founded in 1993, the company is privately held.

"Our mission is to be recognized as the company that attracts the most talented technical people in the world who revolutionize the development and delivery of enterprise-transforming business applications. ThoughtWorks' core values are perhaps best illustrated in the following pairs of statements, which speak to the choices we make every day as an organization, and as individuals. While we see value in the statements on the right, we see greater value in those on the left, " said Fowler.