Agile Management Feature Driven Development

There are four broad topics covered in Agile Project Management: opportunity, principles, framework and practices. The opportunity lies in creating innovative products and services-things that are new, different, and creative.These are products that can't be defined completely in the beginning but evolve over time through experimentation, exploration, and adaptation.The book discusses the Agile Revolution; describe the value and principles that actuate APM; cover the APM process framework and individual practices; examine how agile principles are used and underscores; and how APM helps address the changing nature of new product development.

Feature-Driven Development (FDD) combines the speed and flexibility of agile methods with model-driven techniques that scale to the largest projects. This definitive book, A Practical Guide to Feature-Driven Development, shows FDD at work in real-world projects as it presents start-to-finish guidance on adapting FDD to the reader's needs. It offers in-depth coverage of all five FDD stages: modeling, feature lists, planning, design, and software construction.

A breakthrough approach to managing agile software development, Agile methods might just be the alternative to outsourcing. However, agile development must scale in scope and discipline to be acceptable in the boardrooms of the Fortune 1000. In Agile Management for Software Engineering, David J. Anderson shows managers how to apply management science to gain the full business benefits of agility through application of the focused approach taught by Eli Goldratt in his Theory of Constraints. Whether you're using XP, Scrum, FDD, or another agile approach, you'll learn how to develop management discipline for all phases of the engineering process, implement realistic financial and production metrics, and focus on building software that delivers maximum customer value and outstanding business results.Coverage includes: Making the business case for agile methods: practical tools and disciplines How to choose an agile method for your next project Breakthrough application of Critical Chain Project Management and constraint-driven control of the flow of value Defines the four new roles for the agile manager in software projects—and competitive IT organizations Whether you're a development manager, project manager, team leader, or senior IT executive, this book will help you achieve all four of your most urgent challenges: lower cost, faster delivery, improved quality, and focused alignment with the business.

Best practices for managing projects in agile environments—now updated with new techniques for larger projects Today, the pace of project management moves faster. Project management needs to become more flexible and far more responsive to customers. Using Agile Project Management (APM), project managers can achieve all these goals without compromising value, quality, or business discipline. In Agile Project Management, Second Edition, renowned agile pioneer Jim Highsmith thoroughly updates his classic guide to APM, extending and refining it to support even the largest projects and organizations. Writing for project leaders, managers, and executives at all levels, Highsmith integrates the best project management, product management, and software development practices into an overall framework designed to support unprecedented speed and mobility. The many topics added in this new edition include incorporating agile values, scaling agile projects, release planning, portfolio governance, and enhancing organizational agility. Project and business leaders will especially appreciate Highsmith’s new coverage of promoting agility through performance measurements based on value, quality, and constraints. This edition’s coverage includes: Understanding the agile revolution’s impact on product development Recognizing when agile methods will work in project management, and when they won’t Setting realistic business objectives for Agile Project Management Promoting agile values and principles across the organization Utilizing a proven Agile Enterprise Framework that encompasses governance, project and iteration management, and technical practices Optimizing all five stages of the agile project: Envision, Speculate, Explore, Adapt, and Close Organizational and product-related processes for scaling agile to the largest projects and teams Agile project governance solutions for executives and management The “Agile Triangle”: measuring performance in ways that encourage agility instead of discouraging it The changing role of the agile project leader

In "Feature-Driven Development Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Efficient and Collaborative Software Engineering," Michael R. Bennett offers a deep dive into the transformative world of Feature-Driven Development (FDD). This book serves as a comprehensive guide, meticulously detailing how FDD revolutionizes the approach to software engineering by prioritizing feature-centric methodologies that enhance efficiency and foster collaboration among teams. Bennett skillfully demystifies the core principles of FDD, providing readers with a clear roadmap for implementing this agile framework within their own projects. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical examples, the book illustrates the seamless integration of FDD into the modern software development lifecycle, emphasizing its capacity to streamline processes and reduce time-to-market for new features. Beyond a mere introduction to FDD, Bennett delves into advanced strategies, tools, and best practices that empower software engineers and project managers to harness the full potential of FDD. He addresses common challenges encountered in adopting FDD and offers actionable solutions, ensuring readers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern software projects. "Feature-Driven Development Unleashed" is not just a manual for implementing FDD; it's a manifesto for a more collaborative, efficient, and effective approach to software engineering. Whether you're new to FDD or looking to refine your existing practices, Bennett's insights will inspire you to unleash the power of features in driving your software development success.

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* *Helps managers combat the biggest business complaints about software (late, doesn't deliver as promised, over-budget, etc.) *Aids in selecting the most useful aspects of Agile methods for a particular project *Learn to place software initiatives in close alignment with overall business goals

Why another book on software project management? For some time, the fields of project management, computer science, and software development have been growing rapidly and concurrently. Effective support for the enterprise demands the merging of these efforts into a coordinated discipline, one that incorporates best practices from both systems development and project management life cycles. Robert K. Wysocki creates that discipline in this book--a ready reference for professionals and consultants as well as a textbook for students of computer information systems and project management. By their very nature, software projects defy a "one size fits all" approach. In these pages you will learn to apply best-practice principles while maintaining the flexibility that's essential for successful software development. Learn how to make the planning process fit the need * Understand how and why software development must be planned on a certainty-to-uncertainty continuum * Categorize your projects on a four-quadrant model * Learn when to use each of the five SDPM strategies--Linear, Incremental, Iterative, Adaptive, and Extreme * Explore the benefits of each strategic model and what types of projects it supports best * Recognize the activities that go into the Scoping, Planning, Launching, Monitoring/Controlling, and Closing phases of each strategy * Apply this knowledge to the specific projects you manage * Get a clear picture of where you are and how to get where you want to go