Agile Software Development EcosystemsTraditional software development methods struggle to keep pace with the accelerated pace and rapid change of Internet-era development. Several "agile methodologies" have been developed in response -- and these approaches to software development are showing exceptional promise. In this book, Jim Highsmith covers them all -- showing what they have in common, where they differ, and how to choose and customize the best agile approach for your needs.KEY TOPICS:Highsmith begins by introducing the values and principles shared by virtually all agile software development methods. He presents detailed case studies from organizations that have used them, as well as interviews with each method's principal authors or leading practitioners. Next, he takes a closer look at the key features and techniques associated with each major Agile approach: Extreme Programming (XP), Crystal Methods, Scrum, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Lean Development, Adaptive Software Development (ASD), and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). In Part III, Highsmith offers practical advice on customizing the optimal agile discipline for your own organization.MARKET:For all software developers, project managers, and other IT professionals seeking more flexible, effective approaches to developing software. |
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... development team . “ The skills they had didn't seem to transfer well even within the team , " he said . " A team that had a skilled VB lead would have inadequate stored procedures , while one with a skilled SQL lead would have ...
... team of customers ) who creates and prioritizes the Product Backlog . ( In a product company , this would probably be a product man- ager . ) Technical staff and managers also contribute potential " features , " and technical management ...
... Development While the technical team delivers working software , project managers facili- tate collaboration and concurrent development activities . For projects involv- ing distributed teams , varying alliance partners , and broad ...
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IDX Systems Corporation | 19 |
Agility | 27 |
Balancing Flexibility and Structure | 33 |
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