In March 2009, after prolonged discussion on the
software_craftsmanship mailing list, the following manifesto was
drafted.
As aspiring Software Craftsmen we are raising the bar of
professional software development by practicing it and helping others
learn the craft. Through this work we have come to value:
Not only working software, but also well-crafted software
Not only responding to change, but also steadily adding value
Not only individuals and interactions, but also a community of professionals
Not only customer collaboration, but also productive/partnerships
That is, in pursuit of the items on the left, we have found the items on the right to be
indispensable.