Title: Agile Software Development: Evaluating the Methods for Your Organization
Author: Alan S. Koch
Year: 2005
Pages: 272
Agile Software Development, written by Alan S. Koch, provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to Agile principles and their application in software development.
Agile Software Development explains how to effectively use Agile techniques and tools to increase the speed and quality of development, while avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring success.
Throughout Agile Software Development, Alan focuses on the importance of team collaboration, communication, and feedback loops in order to create a successful Agile process.
As a result, I gave this book a rating of 7.0/10.
For me, a book with a note 10 is one I consider reading again every year. Among the books I rank with 10, for example, is Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Overview of Agile Software Development
Agile methods have taken software development by storm – but a growing controversy over their true effectiveness now pits proponents against detractors in a heated battle of claims.
Here at last is a completely impartial guide that gives project managers both expert objective analysis of Agile software development methods and much-needed tools for evaluating the suitability of Agile methods for their organization.
Agile Software Development reviews the Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile Principles, and discusses in detail each practice of the six most widely recognized Agile methods.
Software developers get clear and unbiased insight into adoption implications, the benefits that may accrue, and the potential pitfalls they face.
At its core, this unique assessment resource in Agile Software Development helps developers systematically address key Agile adoption issues involving organizational culture, customers, staff, tools and processes, and project considerations.
It reviews the philosophical underpinnings and objectives of the Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile principles, and discusses in concrete detail each practice of the six most widely recognized Agile methods.
My Book Highlights & Quotes
“… At its core, this unique assessment resource helps developers systematically address key Agile adoption issues involving organizational culture, customers, staff, tools and processes, and project considerations…”
“… Software developers get clear and unbiased insight into adoption implications, the benefits that may accrue, and the potential pitfalls they face…”
Agile Software Development is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to implement Agile principles and practices in software development.
By understanding and applying the best practices outlined in the book, readers can quickly and successfully implement an Agile process and ensure the success of their software development projects.
Alan Koch’s comprehensive guide provides the necessary tools and techniques to build a high-performance team and maximize the value of Agile practices.
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