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XP Release Cycle — Correct Order
publish date: 2026/06/04 05:56:7.978045 UTC
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The diagram below shows the XP release cycle. Sort the six stages into the correct order, from first to last.
Release software
Select user stories for this release
Plan release
Evaluate system
Develop / Integrate / Test software
Break down stories to tasks
Correct Answer
(1) Select user stories for this release
(2) Break down stories to tasks
(3) Plan release
(4) Develop / Integrate / Test software
(5) Release software
(6) Evaluate system
Explanation
The XP release cycle: 1. Select user stories for this release; 2. Break down stories to tasks; 3. Plan release (estimate effort and resources); 4. Develop / Integrate / Test software; 5. Release software; 6. Evaluate system. The cycle then repeats for the next release.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition