Simple Practices for Software Process Improvement

Author: Neil S. Potter
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Software process improvement activities often face a serious disconnect between theory and practice. This book provides a concise, systematic approach to planning, implementing, and monitoring software process improvement activities, aiming to help readers bridge this gap. Combining the authors' extensive practical experience, it guides readers through the core of software process improvement with clear, specific steps and selected examples. For software managers and professional practitioners, this concise and practical guide is sure to bring unexpected surprises. Today, managers and practitioners in software development organizations are not entirely unaware of what improvements to make. On the contrary, too much information tells you to do too many things, which is truly concerning. What can truly help you maximize benefits and avoid pitfalls? What should you start with to achieve twice the result with half the effort? This condensed gem of process improvement practice wisdom will teach you how to find the right answers based on practical situations. Believe it or not, this remarkable guide will soon become one of your desk's favorite books.