Agile management in software engineering

Author: David J. Anderson
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is a thought-provoking and uniquely innovative monograph that comprehensively discusses the currently popular agile software production methods, focusing on the philosophy and innovations of agile methods. It does not simply reject traditional software production methods but instead analyzes the applicability of various methods in a comprehensive manner. The author is one of the founders of Feature-Driven Development, an agile method, and introduces many project management examples he personally led and participated in. The book is highly valuable for reference and is suitable for software development managers, developers, users, and students. Agile methods are now in high demand. However, for agile development to be widely accepted by managers, adjustments must be made in management. The author explains to managers how to leverage Eli Goldratt's methods, as proposed in his classic book Theory of Constraints, to enhance agile methods through scientific management. Whether you use XP, Scrum, FDD, or other agile methods, through this book, you can learn how to develop management principles for all stages of the engineering process, focusing on building software that delivers maximum customer value and achieves significant business results. Provide business cases applicable to agile methods: practical tools and principles. How to choose agile methods for the next project. "Critical Chain Project Management" and breakthrough applications of constraint-driven value stream control. Define four new roles for agile managers in software projects. This book is a thought-provoking and uniquely innovative monograph that comprehensively discusses the currently popular software production agile methods, focusing on the philosophy and innovations of agile methods. It does not simply reject traditional software production methods but instead analyzes the applicability of various methods in a comprehensive manner. The author is one of the founders of Feature-Driven Development, an agile method, and introduces many project management examples he personally led and participated in. The book is highly valuable for reference and is suitable for software development managers, developers, users, and students to read.