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XP — Origin and Naming

publish date: 2026/06/04 05:56:7.663665 UTC

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Extreme programming (XP) takes its name from pushing recognised good practices to 'extreme' levels. Which of the following correctly illustrates this extreme approach?

In XP, several new versions of a system may be developed by different programmers, integrated and tested in a single day

XP uses only waterfall-style planning to ensure predictability

XP requires all requirements to be fully documented before any code is written

XP eliminates all testing to achieve faster delivery

Correct Answer

In XP, several new versions of a system may be developed by different programmers, integrated and tested in a single day

Explanation

XP was coined by Beck (2000) because the approach was developed by pushing recognised good practice, such as iterative development, to 'extreme' levels. For example, in XP, several new versions of a system may be developed by different programmers, integrated and tested in a single day.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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