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Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guide
- By Craig Larman
- Published Aug 11, 2003 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the Agile Software Development Series series.
- Copyright 2004
- Dimensions: 7x9
- Pages: 368
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-111155-8
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-111155-4
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Agile/iterative methods: From business case to successful implementation
This is the definitive guide for managers and students to agile and iterative development methods: what they are, how they work, how to implement them—and why you should.
Using statistically significant research and large-scale case studies, noted methods expert Craig Larman presents the most convincing case ever made for iterative development. Larman offers a concise, information-packed summary of the key ideas that drive all agile and iterative processes, with the details of four noteworthy iterative methods: Scrum, XP, RUP, and Evo. Coverage includes:
- Compelling evidence that iterative methods reduce project risk
- Frequently asked questions
- Agile and iterative values and practices
- Dozens of useful iterative and agile practice tips
- New management skills for agile/iterative project leaders
- Key practices of Scrum, XP, RUP, and Evo
Whether you're an IT executive, project manager, student of software engineering, or developer, Craig Larman will help you understand the promise of agile/iterative development, sell it throughout your organizationaeand transform the promise into reality.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Iterative <38> Evolutionary.
3. Agile.
4. Story.
5. Motivation.
6. Evidence.
7. Scrum.
8. Extreme Programming.
9. Unified Process.
10. Evo.
11. Practice Tips.
12. Frequently Asked Questions.
13. Bibliography.
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