Agile processes in software engineering and extreme programming : 19th International Conference, XP 2018 Porto, Portugal, May 21–25, 2018 proceedings

Abstract

This volume contains the papers presented at XP 2018, the 19th International Conference on Agile Software Development, held during May 21–25, 2018, in Porto, Portugal. XP is the premier agile software development conference combining research and practice. It is a unique forum where agile researchers, academics, practitioners, thought leaders, coaches, and trainers get together to present and discuss their most recent innovations, research results, experiences, concerns, challenges, and trends. XP conferences have been pushing forward the successful evolution and adoption of agile by teams and organizations, not only in the software industry and academia, but also beyond. Whether you are new to agile or a seasoned agile practitioner, XP 2018 provided a playful and informal environment to learn and trigger discussions around its main theme – make, inspect, adapt. Submissions of unpublished high-quality research papers related to agile and lean software development were invited for the XP 2018 Research Papers Track. The submissions received addressed the full spectrum of agile software development, broadly on agile, on issues of concern to researchers and practitioners alike. Submissions based on empirical studies and including practitioners and academic collaborations were encouraged. We received 62 submissions for the track. After the first screening by the track chairs, 58 submissions were sent out for single-blinded peer reviews. Each submission received (on average) three reviews from the Program Committee members. The committee decided to accept 21 papers, which are included in these proceedings. The success of the XP 2018 conference and the Research Papers Track should be attributed to the passionate and hard work of many people. We greatly appreciate the contributions from everyone, especially the authors and presenters of all papers, the Program Committee members, the volunteers, and the sponsors. Last but not least, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the organizing team of XP 2018, for their great and constant support to us.