Crystal Clear: Agile Development Methods for Small Teams

Author: (USA) Robert C. Martin
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Through nearly a decade of dedicated research and repeated trials, the Agile Team has summarized the Crystal Project Management System: a people-centric small team methodology. It provides clear and practical guidance on how your team can successfully develop agile-type projects. Each chapter offers an in-depth and vivid explanation of a different aspect of agile projects. Highlights of the book: Focuses on the key personnel and interpersonal communication in successful projects. Provides case studies, examples, principles, strategies, methods, and system feature guidelines. Offers samples of working products from actual projects, not empty models or fictional scenarios. Introduces top strategies for software development teams to deliver high-quality code on time. Guides teams in thoroughly implementing excellent work methods, such as Lightning Planning, Project 360-Degree Reviews, and Fundamental Retrospective Workshops. Presents these recommendations to readers in a Q&A format, including how and where they align with XP, CMMI, ISO, RUP, and other methodologies. Includes a detailed case study, including an ISO auditor's analysis. The book provides readers with the 7 key system features of successful projects. The author has conducted in-depth research on successful agile projects and identified their common features. These features will guide your project toward success. This book is suitable for software developers, project managers, software engineering researchers, and all individuals who wish to understand the principles of agile development.