extreme programming

noun

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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Meanings

nounextreme programming (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputingA software engineering methodology that promotes agility and simplicity, typically involving pair programming and a cycle of frequent testing and feedback.

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nounA software engineering methodology that promotes agility and simplicity, typically involving pair programming and a cycle of frequent testing and feedback.

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Origin

Coined by American software engineer Kent Beck.

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