Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guide (Agile Software Development Series)

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Product Description

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.