Agile has become the standard approach for software development, and when people think of Agile, Scrum is often the first framework that comes to mind. It provides a structured way to plan, prioritize, and deliver work iteratively. However, Scrum alone does not focus on how to build high-quality software —it’s primarily a project management framework , not an engineering methodology. This is where Extreme Programming (XP) comes in. XP integrates engineering excellence directly into Agile practices through technical disciplines like Test-Driven Development (TDD), Pair Programming, Continuous Integration (CI), and Refactoring . While Scrum focuses on managing the process , XP ensures code quality, maintainability, and sustainability . If you want high-performance Agile teams that deliver both speed and quality , combining XP’s technical rigor with Scrum’s process discipline is the best approach. Let’s dive into why XP’s engineering practices make Agile delivery more effective than ...