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Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guide
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Author: Craig Larman
List Price: $34.99
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ISBN: 0131111558
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co (15 August, 2003)
Edition: Paperback
Sales Rank: 5,162
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
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Customer ReviewsRating: 5 out of 5
Brilliant effort
Craig Larman has covered the breadth and depth of agile methods. The hint's and tips are invaluable. A Great book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Adios Waterfall
Yes, indeed, Finally. Abundant proof in one book that the traditional waterfall approach is a terrible way to manage software projects, and is therefore slowly being displaced by agile and iterative approaches. Larman does a devastatingly thorough job of debunking waterfall once and for all. The book cogently and painstakingly explains how several of waterfall's practices have been conclusively linked to project failures, and how, on the other hand, the practices of Agile and iterative methods like Scrum and XP reduce project risk. Larman summarizes research findings encompassing thousands of projects, and quotes the supporting opinions of standards bodies and industry thought-leaders. The net effect is compelling, to say the least. If you are an Agile skeptic, this book may rattle your conviction. If you are fence-sitter, it may convince you. And if you already have Agile fire in the belly, then certainly this book will stoke that fire. After reading it, I am left wondering how intelligent, experienced software development management can justify the continued use of a process that has wasted so much money and caused so much pain.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Clear, well-written and valuable
Craig's book begins with an excellent presentation of the fundamental concepts behind agile development and follows with a strong "Evidence" chapter.Next is the clear, easy-to-read comparison between the leading agile methodologies (XP, Scrum and UP) and Evo that illustrates their commonalities and differences. The 'icing on the cake' is the "Practice Tips" chapter that contains many practical insights that I learned the hard way. I think it will be especially useful for project managers new to agile. As a manager with over 3 years experience managing XP projects, my opinion is that this book is a must-have for any manager interested in agile and iterative development.
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