\chapter{Introduction}

The XBeach code and related functionalities develop fast. As a result there is a need from modelers and code developers to develop a tool that gives insight in the effect of code developments on model performnace. The XBeach skillbed tries to fulfill this need by running a range of tests including analytical solutions, laboratory tests and practical field cases every week with the latest code. This report contains a summary of the latest changes and tests. For a full description of the performed tests is referred to the status update reports.

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