Agile software development : evaluating the methods for your organization / Alan S. Koch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koch, Alan S.

Series:

Artech House computing library.

Artech House computing library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software--Development.

Computer software.

Computer systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Here's the first truly impartial book that gives you both an expert objective analysis of Agile software development methods together with much-needed tools for evaluating their suitability for your organization. It reviews the philosophical underpinnings and objectives of the Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile principles, and discusses in concrete detail each practice of the six most widely recognized Agile methods. You get concise and unbiased insight into adoption implications, the possible benefits that may accrue, and the potential pitfalls of the practices.

Contents:

Agile Software Development Evaluating the Methods for Your Organization; Contents vii; Foreword by Kent Beck xxi; Foreword by Mark Paulk xxiii; Preface xxvii; Chapter 1 Introducing the Agile Methods 3; Chapter 2 Considering Your Organizational Culture 9; Chapter 3 Considering Your Customers 15; Chapter 4 Considering Your Projects 21; Chapter 5 Considering Your Tools and Processes 29; Chapter 6 Considering Your Staff 37; Chapter 7 Using This Book to Make Your Adoption Decisions 43; Chapter 8 About People, Processes, and Tools 53; Chapter 9 Motivated Individuals and Self-Organizing Teams 61.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781580538436

1-58053-843-6

OCLC:

61768973