XP West Michigan: A User Group for Extreme Programming Enthusiasts
Agile methods of software development are gaining popularity since they satisfy a number of business needs including: 


*Flexibility in requirements 
*Better quality software 
*Accurate development schedules 
*Code maintenance and extensibility 
*A better life for managers, developers, and end users 

As a local response, many of us in West Michigan have embraced Extreme Programming as a superior agile software development method. 

XP West Michigan was formed for individuals who wish to: 

*Share knowledge and experience with others using XP 
*Learn about new and novel modifications to specific practices 
*Evangelize XP to others that may benefit from its practices 
*Keep up-to-date on XP developments both nationally and internationally 


Our website is http://xpwestmichigan.org