Roles in XP

Roles in XP (Extreme Programming)

XP and Scrum share similarities, so many roles in XP have equivalents in Scrum.

1. Coach

• Equivalent to the Scrum Master in Scrum.
• Acts as a mentor, guiding the process and keeping the team on track.
• Facilitates the team's effectiveness.
• Not a manager and does not dictate tasks.

2. Customer

• Business representative who provides requirements and priorities.
• Drives the business direction of the project.
• Equivalent to the Product Owner in Scrum.

3. Programmers

• Also known as the Agile Project Team.
• Responsible for building the product and writing the code.

4. Testers

• Assist customers in defining and writing acceptance tests for user stories.
• Work with customers to validate functionality.
• In XP, customers write the test, and the team ensures they meet the test requirements.
• Passing customer-defined tests confirms the correctness of the product.

These are the key roles in XP. Next, let's explore the different practices in detail.