Intense programming (IP)

At NIVID, we have adopted Intense Programming (IP) as the Development Methodology as we feel that it can positively and significantly impact our processes and the delivery of services. IP is a deliberate and disciplined approach to software development. The main advantage of IP is that it lays stress on customer satisfaction. The methodology is designed to clearly understand the client requirements and deliver the software within expected time frame. IP empowers the developers to confidently respond to changing client requirements, even late in the life cycle. Communication, simplicity, feedback, and courage consistently followed in all the phases of the IP programming methodology enable timely delivery to the client while maintaining high quality standards. With regular client feedback it becomes easier to thoroughly understand and address the changing client requirements confidently. The IP Programming Life Cycle Model emphasizes the following:

	IP programmers communicate with their customers and fellow programmers
	Keep the design simple and clean - never add functionality early
	Get feedback by testing the software starting on day one
	IP programmers are able to courageously respond to changing requirements and technology

What differentiates IP?

The main drawback of the conventional life cycle models is that it does not lay stress on regular client feedback. Till the end, the client is apprehensive about the software that will be delivered ultimately. IP overcomes this drawback by showing the clients and the developers the complete picture. In Extreme Programming, every contributor to the project is an integral part of the "Whole Team".