- ISBN13: 9780131111554
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Agile and iterative methods have emerged as the most popular approaches to software development, and with good reason. Research (examined and cited in detail within this book) shows that iterative methods reduce the risk of failure, compared to traditional models of development. This book is an efficient introduction for both managers and practitioners that need a distilled and carefully organized learning aid for the hands-on practices from planning to requirements… More >>
Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager’s Guide
Tags: Agile, computer, Development, good reason, Guide, Iterative, iterative development, iterative methods, Manager's, risk of failure, software development, traditional models
#1 by Legal Alien on February 7, 2010 - 12:05 am
I am not good believer of any technical cult or religion, including Agile, Mac, Linux, Windows, etc. Therefore this book give me a feeling of pentecostal preacher writing about “promise of agile” to newly converted believers.
I am looking for more objective approach, that also understands the reality of the MNC companies building infrastructures for application SW artisans. The ortodoxic approach is good for consulting business of Agile writers and might even suit well for small teams. but i am afraid that hype creates unnessary confusion among some young SW engineers who may not see the background and reason of the hype.
BTW. if tall cubicle screens are bad for real Agile, then what is the agile regulation for people who are listening to iPod while working?
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Shane P. Schulte on February 7, 2010 - 2:52 am
I’ve got an extensive library of agile and software development texts. I wish I had bought this much earlier.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Cho Dong Hwan on February 7, 2010 - 4:48 am
There is a saying that the one who really understands something deeply, he can explain or teach it with real simple words and concepts.
This book is the right book for whom would like to understand the agile method and its core principles.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Kaj Telenar on February 7, 2010 - 6:52 am
This is a good overview of various iterative development methods. Unfortunately, their poor research techniques cloud any conclusions that they draw. They should check their “evidence” section much more carefully.
For example, on page 72 they have a table that claims to measure success by size of project, with a claim that this proves that smaller more agile projects have a greater chance of success. Unfortunately, the numbers on the bottom are really just the percentage of projects of that size that were studied. No conclusion should be drawn from that.
I liked the focus on agile processes in general, rather than an insistence on a particular process. This included a very good focus on how to mix pieces from different styles to fit a particular organization.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Keith S. Thomas on February 7, 2010 - 6:58 am
This latest book of Craig Larman’s has been so well received at my office that I can’t get my copy back as it is circulated from manager to manager. Hopefully, they’ll get their own copies soon.
But seriously, as my work is based around Scrum, XP, & RUP I have found this book compelling. Larman’s insightful and objective process analysis make this book required reading for all leads and managers.
Rating: 5 / 5