Ward Cunningham

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Ward Cunningham

Biography

Ward Cunningham is an American computer programmer best known for inventing the first wiki, WikiWikiWeb on c2.com, in 1995. His work has significantly influenced software development, knowledge management, and collaborative online communities. Cunningham is also known for his contributions to design patterns in programming and extreme programming (XP).

Contributions

• WikiWikiWeb (1995): The first implementation of a wiki, designed as a space for collaborative software design discussions.
• Design Patterns Movement: Cunningham was instrumental in applying Christopher Alexander’s A Pattern Language concepts to software engineering.
• Extreme Programming (XP): Helped shape agile development methodologies by emphasizing simplicity, collaboration, and iterative improvement.

Publications

• The Wiki Way: Quick Collaboration on the Web (with Bo Leuf, 2001)

Collaborates With

• Michael W. Mehaffy

Inspired By

• Christopher Alexander

Related

• Jane Jacobs
• A Timeless Way of Building
• Regenerative Design
• Agile Software Development