Perceptions of Agile Practices: A Student Survey
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The paper reports on the results of a recent study on student perceptions on agile practices. The study involved forty-five students enrolled in three different academic programs (Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s) in two institutions to determine their perceptions of the use of extreme programming practices in doing their design and coding assignments. Overwhelmingly, students’ experiences were positive and their opinions indicate the preference to continue to use the practices if allowed.
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