Out of the dark. Adaptable process models for XP

Lightweight methods such as extreme programming or agile computing are becoming increasingly important for the rapid development of software applications. However, there is a tradeoff in using lightweight methods. Often they lack in providing a process model (i.e., a sound description of roles, artifacts and activities), which allows easy adaptation for different organizations, as well as systematic guidance for developers. This paper describes a project, performed at Fraunhofer IESE, which addresses this problem by providing a systematically defined and easily adaptable process model for XP. This model is then used as basis for the generation of a web-accessible electronic process guide (EPG).