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SWE/ICT320 : LARGE SCALE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND EXTREME PROGRAMMING Assignment

Summary notes on Large Scale Software Development and Extreme Programming:


Large Scale Software Development
1. Definition : Large-scale software development refers to the process of designing, developing, testing, and
maintaining complex software systems that involve multiple teams, stakeholders, and technologies.
2. Challenges :
- Complexity management
- Communication and coordination among teams
- Scalability and performance
- Quality assurance and testing
- Change management and maintenance
3. Methodologies :
- Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Waterfall model
- Hybrid approaches
4. Best practices :
- Modular design and architecture
- Continuous integration and delivery
- Automated testing and quality assurance
- Code reviews and pair programming
- Regular feedback and iteration

Extreme Programming (XP)


1. Definition : Extreme Programming is an agile software development methodology that emphasizes technical
practices such as pair programming, continuous integration, and refactoring to improve software quality and
responsiveness to changing requirements.
2. Values :
- Communication
- Simplicity
- Feedback
- Courage
- Respect
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3. Practices :
- Pair programming
- Continuous integration
- Refactoring
- Test-driven development (TDD)
- Collective ownership
- Planning game
4. Benefits :
- Improved software quality
- Increased responsiveness to changing requirements
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication
- Reduced defects and bugs
- Faster time-to-market
By following these notes, you can gain a better understanding of large-scale software development and Extreme
Programming, including their challenges, methodologies, best practices, and benefits.

Assignment to be Submitted on or Before the 10th of June and will be considered as the
CA marks on 30

Section A: Large Scale Software Development


1- What are the key challenges in managing large-scale software development projects, and how can they be
addressed?
2- How do you ensure effective communication and coordination among team members and stakeholders?
3- What methodologies and frameworks are suitable for large-scale software development, and how do they
compare?
4- How do you prioritize and manage requirements in a large-scale software project?
5- What strategies can be employed to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability in large-scale software
systems?
Section B: Extreme Programming (XP)
1- What are the core values and principles of Extreme Programming, and how do they guide development
practices?

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2- How does XP address issues like staff turnover, business changes, and schedule slips?
3- What are the benefits and challenges of implementing XP practices like pair programming, continuous
integration, and refactoring?
4- How does XP ensure simplicity, communication, feedback, and courage in software development?
5- What are the key activities and practices in XP, such as planning game, small releases, metaphor, simple
design, testing, and collective ownership?

Section C: Comparing Methodologies


1- How does XP compare to other agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban?
2- What are the strengths and weaknesses of XP in large-scale software development projects?
3- How can XP be adapted or combined with other methodologies to suit specific project needs?

Section D: Implementation and Adoption


1- What are the best practices for implementing XP in a development team?
2- How can XP be scaled up or down depending on project size and complexity?
3- What are the common pitfalls or challenges in adopting XP, and how can they be overcome?

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