New RUP Plug-In for XP Offers Agile Best Practices That Enable Developers to
Write Better Code Faster
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rational User
Conference -- Rational Software (Nasdaq: RATL) and Object Mentor Inc. today
announced the introduction of Rational Unified Process(R) guidance for Extreme
Programming (XP) through the RUP(R) Plug-In for XP.
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This new plug-in enables developers to write better code faster by
providing workflows, guidelines and other resources that offer lightweight
best practices designed for developers' needs.
The RUP Plug-In for XP is a joint development project by Rational Software
and Object Mentor, a leading advocate of object-oriented technologies and
Extreme Programming, and one of the founding members of the Agile Alliance
(http://www.agilealliance.org/) with Rational Software.
The RUP Plug-In for XP broadens the set of guidance available for
developers by combining the strengths of the core elements of the Rational
Unified Process - including iterative development and the utilization of
component-based architectures - with XP's agile methodology. One of the
challenges of adopting a new process is identifying just the right amount of
artifacts and activities to include in each project. The RUP Plug-In for XP
jump-starts development for small and medium-sized teams with an
out-of-the-box set of practices, road maps and activities that help developers
focus on their core mission: generating high-quality, executable code.
"The RUP Plug-In for XP combines the basic principles of the Rational
Unified Process with the values and best practices of XP, enabling developers
to create software easier and better," said Robert C. Martin, chief executive
officer, president and founder, Object Mentor. "We believe that this plug-in
broadens the target audience for the Rational Unified Process by providing
access to XP techniques and disciplines within the framework of the Rational
Unified Process platform. We're very pleased to be working with Rational on
this initiative, and look forward to continuing our collaboration to provide
developers with the training, mentoring, skill-transition and leadership
necessary to help them get their projects done efficiently."
The Rational Unified Process is a platform of best practices that have
been proven by customers and industry leaders throughout thousands of
projects. It combines technology and domain-specific guidance with templates
and examples. The Rational Unified Process platform's configuration and
customization tools enable customers to right-size project guidance based on
their specific needs. The Web-based delivery mechanisms of the Rational
Unified Process ensure that RUP Plug-Ins are a natural extension of the
desktop, providing developers with seamless access to specific guidance.
"We're thrilled to have worked so closely with Object Mentor to create the
RUP Plug-In for XP," said Eric Schurr, chief marketing officer, Rational
Software. "Rational and Object Mentor share many of the same beliefs about
empowering developers to successfully complete their projects with just the
right amount of guidance. The Rational Unified Process, which can be tailored
to fit any project, liberates developers from the chaos that can be associated
with software projects, enabling them to create better software faster."
Additional information on the Rational Unified Process is available at
http://www.rational.com/rup/.
Additional information on news announced at the Rational User Conference
2002 is available at http://www.rational.com/announcing_at_ruc2002.jsp.
Pricing and Availability
The Rational Unified Process Plug-In for XP will be available within
30 days on the Rational Developer Network's RUP Exchange
(http://www.rational.net/) as well as on Object Mentor's Web site
(http://www.objectmentor.com/) at no cost to Rational Unified Process
customers. In the United States, the Rational Unified Process is $579 per user
license.
Prices for countries other than the United States will vary due to
shipping and delivery costs, custom clearance costs, translations and other
factors. Non-United States customers should consult their local sales office
for the prices in their country of intended usage.
About Object Mentor
Object Mentor is a group of very senior software consultants specializing
in object-oriented technology and agile software development. They provide
training, mentoring and project leadership consulting to software development
teams around the world. For more information, see http://www.objectmentor.com.
About Rational Software Corporation
Rational Software provides a software development platform that improves
the speed, quality, and predictability of software projects. This integrated,
full lifecycle solution combines software engineering best practices,
market-leading tools, and professional services. Ninety-eight of the Fortune
100 rely on Rational tools and services to build better software, faster. This
open platform is extended by partners who provide more than 500 complementary
products and services. Founded in 1981, Rational is one of the world's largest
software companies, with revenues of $666.4 million in its twelve months ended
June 30, 2002, and over 3,500 employees worldwide. Rational is a member of the
S&P 500 Index and a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index(R). Additional
information is available at http://www.rational.com and
http://www.therationaledge.com, the monthly e-zine for the Rational community.
"Rational, the Rational logo, and Rational Unified Process, among others,
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rational Software Corporation in
the United States and/or in other countries. All other names are used for
identification purposes only and are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies."
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