The Mob Mentality Show

Mobbing as the Keystone of Evolved XP with Philip Markgraf

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Philip Markgraf on how Mobbing serves as the keystone of the third generation of XP, pushing the boundaries of innovation, evolution, and continuous improvement.

In this episode, we explore:

1. The Evolution of XP Practices in Phil's Mobs

  • Dive into the nuances of "full mob" adoption and its implications for team dynamics.
  • Discover simple definitions that unveil the deeper richness of mobbing.
  • Is mobbing synonymous with "all the good things," or, is it simply "all the brilliant minds working on the same thing, at the same time, in the same space, on the same computer"?
  • Explore the importance of a good player/coach in fostering effective mobbing.
  • Contrast building a mob team from scratch with introducing mob Test-Driven Development (TDD) to existing teams.
  • Is good mobbing the cornerstone to all else? Or, is it TDD? Or, is it The Virtuous Loop?

    • 2. Mobbing in Safety-Critical and High-Reliability Software

    • Understand the rationale behind TDD mobbing in safety-critical systems.
  • Delve into the challenges of achieving zero bugs in medical and safety-critical environments.
  • Uncover ways to address the issue of flakey end-to-end tests in critical systems.

    • 3. Lightweight Methodologies for Regulated Industries

    • Follow Phil's journey from embedded systems to mob programming.
  • Gain insights into applying XP in Embedded and IoT development.
  • Explore mobbing experiments in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, and software.

    • 4. Solo Programming After 20 Years of Mobbing

    • Navigate the challenges of solo programming after years of pairing and mobbing.
  • Tackle loneliness and loss of motivation in the absence of collaborative programming.
  • Discover strategies for playing the Mob RPG alone and staying motivated.

    • Tune in for a captivating discussion that transcends traditional programming methodologies!

    Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/Y4aHoiKh2XA  

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