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Introduction to the Personal Software Process (SEI) (Paperback)

by Watts S. Humphrey (Author)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley (5 Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0201548097
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201548099
  • Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 481,165 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into college and university curricula. The book may also be adapted for use in industrial training or for self-improvement by practicing software engineers.

Applying the book's exercises to their course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available.

By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid--or overcome--the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.




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This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into college and university curricula. The book may also be adapted for use in industrial training or for self-improvement by practicing software engineers.

Applying the book's exercises to their course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available.

By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid--or overcome--the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.




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4.0 out of 5 stars Good if you are a first or second year college student, but, 16 Dec 1998
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I originally bought this book to improve my own software engineering habits. While this book has its merits, I am afraid that it is geared more toward the first and second year college student than the professional engineer. It specifically addresses student issues, and most of the lessons are not applicable to professional work environments. However, if you happen to be a college student in CE, then I would suggest this book as a primer. Humphrey is very detailed in his explanation and extremely epxerienced in this field.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Obvious but invaluable advice, 27 Aug 2008
The first half of this book is dedicated to training an engineer on how to manage his most valuable resource - time. I haven't read the second half yet but I would still class this as a must read for software engineers. I'm sure that much of the information contained in this book is presented elsewhere but this book is written specifically from the perspective of a software engineer (or any engineer, for that matter). After reading the first 10 chapters, an enginner will have an appreciation of how to set reasonable and realistic targets for completing projects and with a little practice, he will be able to consistently meet these targets. Overall, this book is just a collection of common sense advice but then again, how many of us live by common sense?!
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