- Hardcover: 784 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (27 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130868264
- ISBN-13: 978-0130868268
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 21.2 x 4.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,383,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For courses in Software Engineering and Software Reliability.
Successful Software Development takes a systematic approach to consistently successful software development. It proceeds from the fact that there is no one way to develop software systems and introduces a model for a mature software development process that accommodates flexibility, the Systems Engineering Environment (SEE). This model comprises two fundamental, interlocked elements: the policies and procedures that define how software development is performed and the technologies available to get the job done.
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A systematic approach to consistently successful software development.
In the age of the Internet, where software is more mission-critical than ever, it's no longer enough for your development projects to succeed some of the time. You need to deliver excellence, consistently—and you must do it faster than ever.
Successful Software Development proceeds from the fact that there is no one way to develop software systems and introduces a model for a mature software development process that accommodates flexibility, the Systems Engineering Environment (SEE). This model comprises two fundamental, interlocked elements: the policies and procedures that define how software development is performed and the technologies available to get the job done. Using the SEE framework, learn how to:
- Understand and "sell" the business case for software improvement
- Establish and nourish an ongoing, productive dialogue between developers and customers
- Manage the multiple constituencies, personalities, issues, and egos that complicate software development
- Create plans that reflect the need for change—and take into account real-world risks
- Write clearer, more useful contracts and statements of work
Successful Software Development includes over 200 figures, process diagrams, and annotated outlines—all designed to help you understand and implement better processes quickly and with less resistance.
This book's techniques will work with any software quality methodology you choose, as well as SEI's capability maturity models and ISO 9000. They will work with any development technology, from CASE to object-oriented design to rapid prototyping. And they will work for you whether you're a programmer, manager, or customer. When it comes to delivering better software, if you need to get results, you need this book.
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A Wonderful Book
19 Jun 2001
Format:Hardcover
This is an amazing book. Initially I was intimidated by the size of the book. But the content is so thoughtfully organized and the language so friendly that reading it was and has been a pleasure. It is reference book every software project manager must have.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Sofware Engineering Institute (SEI)Authorized Lead Assessor
4 Mar 2001
Format:Hardcover
As an SEI Authorized Lead Assessor, I am often asked are there any commercially available books to assist in preparing my organization to become an SEI Software Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 Organizaion. This is the first book that comes to my mind. The book contains solid fundementals and practical guidance for planning and implementing a software development environment capable of meeting the SEI CMM Level 3 key practices.
I would recommend the book for review and use for those software development organizations -- government or commercial -- that want to implement software improvements with the goal in mind to reach a CMM Level 3 Software Maturity Level.
The information in this book appears to be based on experience and factors in a touch of reality. In my view, this book is practical and affordable.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Reviewing Successful Software Development
6 Jan 2001
Format:Hardcover
Software development is still an art and not a science. Everyone does it in his/her way. Thus, more ofetn than not it does not meet the expectations of the customer, because somewhere along the line somebody fails to communicate with someone else, or even when they do communicate it ends up as miscommunications. This book is about introducing engineering disciplines into software development activities. It discusses methods that can be esily implemented so that the art of computer science becomes a scientific approach. Donaldson and Siegel introduce various methods for opening up the communications channels throughout the software development life cycle, and provide a technique to measure the effectiveness of a process for prducing software products. They call this measurement technique "Object Measurement (OM)." I belive this book is an excellent resource for anyone who is involved in the information technology industry and/or involved in software development activities. Well done, is the best way I can describe this book.
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