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==Context== YAGNI is a principle behind the XP practice of "do the simplest thing that could possibly work" (DTSTTCPW).<ref name=XPe/><ref name=OOC/> It is meant to be used in combination with several other practices, such as continuous [[Code refactoring|refactoring]], continuous automated [[unit testing]], and [[continuous integration]]. Used without continuous refactoring, it could lead to disorganized code and massive rework, known as [[technical debt]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2020|reason=Reliable source needed for the whole sentence}} YAGNI's dependency on supporting practices is part of the original definition of XP.
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