Agile and Iterative Development: A Managers Guide
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Agile and Iterative Development: A Managers Guide
by Authors:
Craig Larman
Released: 15 August, 2003
ISBN: 0131111558
Paperback
Sales Rank: 5,627
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Customer Review #1:
Finally. Evidence.
I was expecting a lot from this book, having read and enjoyed Larmans prior work. On the other hand, I expected it to be somewhat simplistic as the title implied the target group being managers, which I am not. One of these expectations was correct.Larmans latest presents a wonderful introduction into what iterative and evolutionary development is about. The word "agile" in the title seems a bit displaced as the text mostly discusses about "iterative" and "evolutionary" rather than "agile", but that really is no big deal because whats inside the covers is pure gold for any one. After a thorough introduction to the theory, Larman drops a bomb on the table; the chapter titled "Evidence" is worth the salt alone. Larman has collected an impressive list of references to early, large projects employing iterative and evolutionary development. He also reminds us how the creators of predictive planning based methods have themselves preferred an iterative approach from day one. The book also packs nice descriptions of four iterative and evolutionary processes, namely XP, Scrum, UP, and Evo. The descriptions are clear but, to some degree, repetitive. Although the chapter on evidence is definitely the gold chip, the last 70 pages proved to be a very pleasant surprise. Larman presents a list of practical tips and tricks for adopting and running iterative processes, as well as answers the toughest questions in a Q/A section. Highly recommended. Have your boss read it as well.
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Customer Review #2:
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 waterfalls 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.
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Customer Review #3:
Excellent Book
This is the best book I have ever read about modern software development methodologies. I never really understood the difference between the UP (Unified Process) and the RUP (Rational Unified Process) before I read this book. Now I understand the differences very well. I also didnt really have a good understanding of the main iterative methodologies: Scrum, XP, UP, and Evo. I had heard and read a little about all of these methodologies, but until I read this book, I didnt realize how little I knew. If you would like to learn more about agile and iterative development and how it compares to the traditional waterfall software development methodology, you need to buy this book. Also, if you are having trouble getting your management team to buy in to agile and iterative software development, buy this book. It will give you all of the ammunition you need to convince them.
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