| dc.description.abstract | This volume contains the research papers presented at XP 2019, the 20th International
Conference on Agile Software Development, held during May 21–25, 2019, at the
École de technologie supérieure in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
XP is the premier agile software development conference combining research and
practice. It is a hybrid 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 inspired the successful evolution and adoption of agile practices by teams
and organizations, not only in the software industry and academia, but also beyond.
Whether you were new to agile or a seasoned agile practitioner, XP 2019 provided an
informal environment to network, share, and discover trends in agile for the next 20
years.
Submissions of previously unpublished research papers related to agile and lean
software development were invited for the XP 2019 Research Track. The submissions
received addressed a variety of agile software development topics of concern to
researchers and practitioners alike. Submissions based on empirical studies and
including practitioner and academic collaborations were encouraged. We received 45
submissions. After the first screening by the track chairs, 38 submissions were sent for
peer reviews. Each submission received (on average) four reviews from Program
Committee members. Based on reviewer comments, 15 papers were accepted presentation and publication in these proceedings.
The success of the XP 2019 conference and the Research Track should be attributed
to the passionate and hard work of many people. We greatly appreciate the contributions from authors, the Program Committee, the volunteers, and our sponsors. Last but
not least, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the XP Conference Steering
Committee and the Agile Alliance for their ongoing support. | |
