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extreme programming

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Coined by American software engineer Kent Beck.

noun

uncountable A software engineering methodology that promotes agility and simplicity, typically involving pair programming and a cycle of frequent testing and feedback.
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@misc{extreme_programming_2026,
  title = {extreme programming},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/extreme%20programming},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}