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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... Chaordic Perspective To fully understand ASDEs , we need to understand each of the three com- ponents and how they relate to each other . First , Agilists share a view that organizations are chaordic that every organization exhibits ...
... Chaordic Perspective There are many attributes of organizational culture and management that flow from a chaordic viewpoint : Leadership - Collaboration management , the use of generative rather than inclusive rules , the fostering of ...
... chaordic organiza- tional model , then when we find a set of core development rules , we should be reluctant to alter them without serious consideration . Balancing structure ( not changing ) and flexibility ( changing ) is part of ...