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Dynamics of software development

by McCarthy, Jim

Don't flip the bozo bit.A" Get to a known state and stay there.A" When slipping, don't fall.A" These practical rules, and many others, are explained in this classic book- now back in print. The original edition of this book preceded agileA" software development and came before Scrum.A" In many ways, it was one of the first truly practical, hands-on books about working with and managing a software development team. In 1996, this was largely uncharted territory: most teams, even at large and mature corporations, were run by seat-of-the-pants methods. Academic resources about development processes were available, but understanding them was hard and applying them in the real world was harder. DYNAMICS OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT changed the game-and its insights are still relevant in the twenty-first-century world of Web services. Software developers learn the basic dynamics of the development process and the practical rules and best practices for enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness. This new edition includes a CD of the author's famous 21 RulesA" presentation. Now back in print and complete with a video presentation of the 21 Rules,A" this classic book illustrates how to enhance software development team efficiency and effectiveness by understanding the practical rules and dynamics of the software development process.

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