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XP in Practice — Which Practices Are Most Commonly Adopted?
publish date: 2026/06/04 05:56:10.272256 UTC
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In practice, many companies that have adopted XP do not use all ten practices. Which three practices are identified as most commonly retained even in XP variants?
Correct Answer
Small releases, test-first development, and continuous integration
Explanation
In practice, many companies who have adopted an XP variant pick and choose according to their local ways of working. However, most companies who have adopted an XP variant use small releases, test-first development, and continuous integration — these are identified as the most widely retained core practices.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition