Agile and Iterative Development

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Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guide
by Craig Larman

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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.

Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
Page Count: 342
ISBN10: 0131111558
ISBN13: 9780131111554
Cover: Paperback
Media: None
Pub Date: 08/14/2003