Totally awesome software? "Extreme programming" sounds like no more than a marketing-driven fad, but fans are convinced that its rules hold the key to better code.

Advocates say Extreme Programming creates software that is not only of higher quality, but is produced much more quickly than is the norm.

The quest for quality software may require programmers to lose the cowboy attitude and learn to cooperate.

Extreme programming (XP) is a software development approach built around rapid iterations, an emphasis on code writing and working closely with end users to achieve business results. The 12 basic ...