Software Project Management (3rd Edition) (3rd Edition)

Author: Hughes
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Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Since the first edition in 1995, this book has received unanimous praise from both teachers and students. In the third edition, the author has updated the original text based on feedback from teaching using this book, added more detailed explanations to simplify difficult content, and better reflects the new developments in software project management. Additionally, numerous examples and supplementary exercises are provided, along with answers to the exercises. This book serves as an introductory textbook for project management courses, designed specifically for undergraduate and graduate students. It is also particularly suitable as a reference for BCS/ISEB professionals. The content of the book includes: DSD process (XP) new material on project portfolio management and its relationship with project management. Health and safety and their impact on project team stress. Updates on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI and APM). An overview of the new BSENISO9001:2000 standard.
From a project management perspective, this book analyzes each stage of software development using a step-by-step planning method, accompanied by specific examples. The main content includes: project evaluation, selecting appropriate project methods, software workload estimation, activity planning, risk management, resource allocation, monitoring and control, contract management, team management, and software quality, among others. Additionally, numerous supplementary exercises are provided, with answers to the exercises given in Appendix F. This book serves as an introductory textbook for project management courses, not only suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in computer-related fields but also for software project managers and software developers. It is also particularly suitable as a reference for BCS/ISEB professional exams.