Unified Process Best Practices - Initial Phase

Author: (USA) Scott W. Ambler
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Is the Unified Process the only process and standard process for object-oriented, component-based software development? This book is the first in a four-volume series that presents critical opinions of the Unified Process. The author introduces alternative software processes and integrates the Unified Process with other software processes to form a more complete and robust process for handling real-world software development and product needs. After elaborating on a more complete Unified Process, each volume focuses on the experience and wisdom of master practitioners in implementing the various phases of the Unified Process (inception, elaboration, construction, transition, and production phases). It gathers the collective wisdom of industry luminaries. Articles from Ellen Gottesdiener, Larry O’Brien, Steve McConnell, Larry Runge, Karl Wiegers, and others provide readers with perspectives on the following topics:
● How to develop and maintain large-scale, mission-critical software.
● How programming fits into the overall software development lifecycle.
● Techniques and skills to enhance your role (career).
It adopts best practices to address the details of implementing software processes in areas such as requirements, managing project risks, testing and measuring inputs, and selecting and configuring the right tools. Ensure project success with the right business use cases. Build a solid foundation for the project in the initial phase with effective architecture, realistic project planning, and a dedicated professional team. This book introduces the best practices your team can follow:
● Justify the system and development methodology.
● Identify the initial requirements of the system.
● Define the scope of the system.
● Determine the people, organizations, and external systems that interact with the system.
● Conduct initial risk assessments, scheduling, and system evaluations.
● Customize the Unified Process initially to meet your specific needs.
The content of this book is provided by the U.S. Software Development magazine. This book focuses on best practices related to the initial phase of the Unified Process, including: an introduction to the Unified Process, best practices in business modeling workflows, best practices in testing workflows, etc.