Chapter 24. Community and XP
A supportive community is a great asset in software development. This is true whether the community in question is the team itself, like-minded software developers in the local area, or the global community. Communities provide a safe place to voice problems and share experiences. Communities are a good place to find a sympathetic ear and give the gift of listening.
Community is important because everyone needs support sometimes. Relationships provide a safe, stable place to experiment. You can check out your new experiences with others to find out to what degree your discomfort is a normal reaction to change. In turn, when someone else in the community needs perspective, you can listen and, if asked, offer your opinion. ...
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