Subj : Re: extreme programming (thoughts)
To   : comp.programming,comp.software.extreme-programming,comp.software-eng
From : matt
Date : Thu Jul 21 2005 06:29 pm

> Not everyone can use nav-trees.

not my bag, man.


> USENET is a volunteer system that works best with complete, readable posts.

well, then call me crazy because back when i ran a bbs for distributing
FidoNet, we tried to encourage minimizing posting bandwidth in order to
save our pocketbooks the long distance. i usually address or quote
where i find it appropiate. if it's still too confusing, perhaps
another reader may help you.


> No, but I know testing thru HTML and HTTP is very hard.

i definately hear that. NUnit is an open-source unit testing framework
for .net. it tries to alleviate the pain. yes, you write you tests
first, they fail, you begin working on passing tests. maybe ill post
some samples or something later.


> If ASP.NET didn't suck, it would be easier to test-first.

....flamebait avoided. the platform should have little, if anything, to
do w/ the ability to test. i get the feeling you dont practice xp on a
web platform, so im really not sure what you are comparing asp.net to.
only another web platform would be valid, and there i fail to see how
it would be any easier. more, if xp *were* easier on one web platform
over another, then i would question its overall practicality.


matt

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