London XPDay 2009

The London XPDay is one of the oldest, and, in my very biased opinion, one of the very best international conferences on agile software development.

This year’s programme includes some great sessions. However, I think some very interesting ones will materialise in the open-space sessions (which make bulk of the programme) for which all the delegates will be able to propose the topics that interest them most and, if there is enough interest from other attendees, lead a session.

All the previous editions have been very successful, and most people always left with some new insights.

There are still some places available. Hurry up and book yours here—it is exceptionally good value for money.

97 Things Every Programmer Should Know

Some time ago Kevlin Henney and O’Reilly started a new book project in the “97 things” series: the  “97 Things Every Programmer Should Know”. This  is still work in progress, and, if you have some interesting tips you wish to share with other programmers, you can become a contributor as well. Just go to the site and follow the instructions. The list of contributors includes, among the others, several well known people in our field.

I’ve contributed three entries which can be found in the “edited contributions” section

If you read (any of) them, I would really appreciate your feedback.

XP Day London 2009: Call for Sessions

Submissions are now open for programmed sessions at XpDay London 2009, to be held 7th and 8th December 2009. http://www.xpday.org/

You are invited to propose a session for the first day of the conference. We are particularly interested in the following

  • Experience reports—share your stories of challenge and success with Agile and Lean techniques. Experience reports will be intensively shepherded by experienced practitioners.
  • Hands-on technical sessions—share techniques and practices in practical sessions: workshops, tutorials, simulations
  • Practitioners’ advances in the art—share the techniques of expert Agile and Lean practitioners, work with them to move the craft forward.

The second day of the conference will be an OpenSpace session with topics selected at the end of the first day. Programmed sessions are most suitable for topics requiring some set up or extensive preparation.

To submit a session, please go to http://xpday-london.editme.com/XpDay2009Submissions

Submissions will be accepted until Friday 14th August.