Dynamics of Software Development (Paperback)

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Thought-provoking, controversial, and heavily updated, the book shows how to finish projects on time, and keep programmers happy.
Shows how to lead or participate in a team that produces great software.
Second edition of a successful book, updated to reflect the advent of Agile methodologies and Extreme Programming.
Supports software engineers who are seeking more of a "human connection" to their work. Anyone involved in software development will relate to the wisdom shared in the second edition of this popular book. The first edition was published by Microsoft Press in 1995, and this thoroughly updated second edition reflects the latest trends and changes that have impacted the world of application development in the past seven years. Even though the text has been revised, the goal of the author remains the same- to help all project stakeholders better understand their role in the dynamics of a software project, and ultimately contribute to an improved environment that fosters the production of a better software product. The book defines the goal of software design, presents aesthetic themes as they relate to design, and expresses the meaning of a project milestone. Also, the author explains the difference between scapegoating and teamwork, and points out the many "gotchas" that can derail a software project. Thousands of software professionals have benefited from the advice that Jim McCarthy has imparted throughout the years, and they will be eager to absorb his latest observations presented in this exciting new edition.
Jim McCarthy has participated in the creation and shipping of numerous software products. He founded McCarthy Technologies in 1996, after product development and program management positions at Microsoft (where he led groups as large as 200, including managing development of Visual C++), the Whitewater Group, and Bell Laboratories. His hands-on laboratory is established for the study and teaching of high-performance teamwork, and in a controlled-simulation environment, challenges dozens of real-world, high-tech teams to produce and deliver a product. He is the author of Software for Your Head (Addison-Wesley, 2002).

About the Author
Jim McCarthy has participated in the creation and shipping of numerous software products. He founded McCarthy Technologies in 1996, after product development and program management positions at Microsoft (where he led groups as large as 200, including managing development of Visual C++), the Whitewater Group, and Bell Laboratories. His hands-on laboratory is established for the study and teaching of high-performance teamwork, and in a controlled-simulation environment, challenges dozens of real-world, high-tech teams to produce and deliver a product. He is the author of Software for Your Head (Addison-Wesley, 2002).

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor, 11 Jul 2000 By A Customer I'm afraid that if this book has a point, then I missed it completely. It's like listening to a rambling chat, in which the much of the vocabulary used is either obscure or invented and undefined. If you're from the US, and work in groups of people who talk this dialect, then you might find it comprehensible (possibly even useful and interesting, but I can't judge). If you've read 'Object Solutions' by Booch, then expect something similar (a lot of jargon, incoherent sentences and flaccid recommendations). As a book on software development, this simply cannot stand comparison with McConnell's masterpiece 'Rapid Development'. It's not in the same class. If Rapid Development is too heavy for you, then McConnell's 'Software Project Survival Guide' or Maguire's 'Debugging the Development Process' are slimmer, well-written alternatives. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars on shooting straight, 12 Feb 2004 By  Chris Vertonghen (Belgium) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    It's been a few years since I first read this book, and much to my surprise it's still as refreshing and to the point as it ever was. Although I sometimes disagree with what McCarthy proposes, I would nevertheless highly recommend this book to everybody involved in professional software development, and, more specifically, to those who have to actually do it and make it happen on time and on a budget. What makes this book very readable is that, aside from McCarthy being a very cool guy wearing cowboy boots, he is not an evangelist, not a professional book writer. He is a down in the trenches, no hassle, experienced coder en project leader who simply wants to shoot straight and get the job done while still enjoying himself, his team, his customers, his family, and, last but not least, his boss (he has lead the team that wrote the first couple of iterations of Microsoft Visual C++, and has since retired from Microsoft to run McCarthy Technologies, developing technology that delivers delivering). And he writes from that perspective: to the point, bulletted, rule-based, proven. Some people may not like this style of writing, but I for one can appreciate it very much. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book About Software Development..., 19 April 1999 By A Customer Excellent book! Great insights! It does an excellent job of bringing common sense tips and advice to actual application in a way that makes the book an eye opener. Definitely worth reading and purchasing. This is a great example of Quality Software Development Literature. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 14 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring, infuriating and loads of fun... This is a thought-provoking book for experienced project managers. Jim does not try to simplify the software development process to a one-size fits all methodology. Read more Published on 2 April 2001 1.0 out of 5 stars Psychobabble I'm not entirely qualified to review this book, as I haven't finished reading it. And, after wading through fifty pages, I'm probably not going to. Read more Published on 2 Jul 1999 5.0 out of 5 stars guide to leadership "Everything you need to know about software development - Jim McCarthy articulates it with style and directness. Read more Published on 17 Mar 1999 1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new here. I found nothing new in "Dynamics of Software development. The 55 Rules are little more than a rehash of other author's ideas, and the case studies are more... Read more Published on 13 Jul 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars "I'm just checking in." By writing Dynamics of Software Development, I was fortunate to have connected with thousands of passionate software developers and managers. Read more Published on 10 Jul 1998 4.0 out of 5 stars A great software project management guide Dynamics of Software Development covers a variety of issues related to software development in great detail. Read more Published on 17 Mar 1998 2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, I just didn't find anything of any value here. After reading Debugging the Software Development Process, I was very excited to read Dynamics of Software Development. I was very disappointed. Read more Published on 10 Mar 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars Going crazy in the software development environment? I'm not going crazy, the software development environment is really like this. Jim gave me the "rules" and terminology to communicate the challenges of this profession... Read more Published on 7 Mar 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars Great - Pragmatic Rules for Great Software with Real Stories I enjoyed the clear desciptions of the stages of development with their associated problems, rules, and stories. Read more Published on 24 Jan 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars Involved in Software Development?...You MUST read this book! This book was everything I had hoped for and more! I have been in the software business for all of my career. 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