{"product_id":"9781580538428","title":"Agile Software Development Evaluating The Methods For Your Organization","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003eAgile 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. The book 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. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt\"\u003e \u003c?xml:namespace prefix   = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" \/\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003eAt 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. A comprehensive start-to-finish worksheet makes it   easy for professionals to document observations, draw justifiable conclusions,   and market their recommendations to the company. The guide also features expert   guidelines for customizing an Agile method, training staff, testing the new   method, and evaluating its performance — should readers go the Agile route.   Practical ready-to-use tools, including equations and templates in Excel format,   are provided in a handy workbook which can be accessed through the author’s   website.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch2 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarket\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003eSoftware project managers and   executives; senior developers; and software developers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContents\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003eAdoption Considerations. Value:   “Individuals and Interactions Over Processes and Tools.” Value: “Working   Software Over Comprehensive Documentation.” Value: “Customer Collaboration Over   Contract Negotiation.” Value: “Responding to Change Over Following a Plan.” The   Unstated Value: Keeping the Process “Agile.” The Adoption Decision. Appendix.\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3 style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAbout the   Author\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlan S.   Koch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis President and Principle Consultant for   ASK Process, Inc. in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Previously, Mr. Koch spent   13 years with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon   University and taught as an adjunct professor of Computer   Science.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artech House, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045462655216,"sku":"9781580538428","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580538428_p0.jpg?v=1763782898","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580538428","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}