Presentation: Mob Programming Mini Workshop

Track: Ask Me Anything and Open Space

Location: Times Square, 7th flr.

Duration: 2:55pm - 3:45pm

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Abstract

Mob programming is a software development approach where the whole team works on the same thing, at the same time, in the same space, and at the same computer. This is similar to pair programming where two people sit at the same computer and collaborate on the same code at the same time. With Mob Programming the collaboration is extended to everyone on the team, while still using a single computer for writing the code and inputting it into the code base.

It builds on principles of lean manufacturing, extreme programming, and lean software development. Early use of the phrase "mob programming" was made in Extreme Programming Perspectives.

In this mini-workshop, we'll explore mob programming and learn how it can be used on our projects.

Speaker: Harold Shinsato

Agile & Software Craftsmanship Coach

Harold is an independent Agile and software craftsmanship coach, a facilitator, speaker, and culture hacker. Harold co-founded Montana Code School and continues to assist with agile process and technical practies. He co-authored The OpenSpace Agility Handbook and software patent 6108698. He cultivates culture change through social technologies including The Core ProtocolsOpen Space TechnologyCo-Active Coaching, and applying agile approaches for clients like SAP, Intuit, Capital One, MIT's Medicine Hackathons, the University of Montana, Oregon State University, the Agile Coaching Institute, and more. Harold sits on the board of the Open Space Institute and is founder & Executive Director of Montana Agile Culture House which facilitates culture change towards agility in the state of Montana.

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