I'm rereading MSF v.3 Overview* since that seems like an appropriate place to start a discussion on Microsoft Solutions Framework.
Perhaps we could begin with the principles. At the core of MSF are eight foundational principles: Foster open communications Work toward a shared vision Empower team members Establish clear accountability and shared responsibility Focus on delivering business value Stay agile, expect change Invest in quality Learn from all experiences OK. I'll buy into all of those. And here's the XP list for comparison: Fundamental Principles: Rapid Feedback Assume Simplicity Incremental Change Embracing Change Quality Work Further Principles: Teach Learning Small Initial Investment Play to Win Concrete Experiments Open, honest Communication Work with people's instincts - not against them Accepted Responsibility Local Adaptation Travel Light Honest Measurement For whatever reason, I'm more comfortable with the MSF list. It seems shorter, simpler, and less restrictive. I like the XP list but when I see things like "Honest measurement" I wonder if the list is a little more baggage filled and complex than it needs to be. However, it strikes me how similar the two lists are, like two groups independantly reaching the same conclusion. I wonder if XP 2.0 has a different set of principles... -------- * http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? FamilyID=50dbfffe-3a65-434a- a1dd-29652ab4600f&DisplayLang=en ...or try http://tinyurl.com/6mkr7 To Post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ad-free courtesy of objectmentor.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/extremeprogramming/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
