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Three XP Practices Most Widely Retained
publish date: 2026/06/04 20:56:25.357370 UTC
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In practice, many companies who adopt an XP variant do not use all ten practices. Select the three most widely retained practices.
Correct Answer
(1) Small releases
(2) Test-first development
(3) Continuous integration
Explanation
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 XP practices even when other practices are adapted or dropped.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition