extreme programming

[ɪkˈstriːm ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ]
noun
programação extrema
1. A software development methodology that emphasizes technical excellence and responsiveness to changing requirements through practices such as pair programming, continuous integration, test-driven development, and frequent releases.
The development team adopted extreme programming to improve code quality and reduce bugs in production.
O time de desenvolvimento adotou programação extrema para melhorar a qualidade do código e reduzir bugs em produção.
2. An agile software development framework that focuses on best practices taken to their logical extreme limits.
Extreme programming requires developers to work in pairs and write unit tests before writing code.
A programação extrema exige que os desenvolvedores trabalhem em pares e escrevam testes unitários antes de escrever código.
Extreme Programming (XP) emerged in the late 1990s as part of the broader Agile movement. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in tech companies, startups, and software development teams, particularly those following agile methodologies. It represents a shift from traditional waterfall development approaches and is associated with modern, innovation-driven development practices. The acronym 'XP' is frequently used in international tech communities and Brazilian tech circles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
XPagile programmingpair programming methodology
Antonyms / Antônimos
waterfall developmenttraditional programmingad hoc programming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programação extrema
Standard translation used in technical documentation and software development contexts
São Paulo
programação extrema / XP
Commonly used in tech hubs; both full term and acronym are employed
Portugal
programação extrema
Same translation as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term remains consistent
Tech Industry Global
XP
Acronym is widely recognized and used internationally in software development communities

Related Words

pair programmingtest-driven developmentcontinuous integrationagile methodologyrefactoringunit testingcode review

Related Idioms & Phrases

taking practices to the extreme
pushing development boundaries
coding to the limit
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