Running an Agile Software Development Project (PDF)

A Practical Approach To Building Small To Medium Software Systems
For Real Business Clients

Based on more than 100 actual commercial projects, this book
clearly explains how to run an agile software development project
that delivers high-quality, high-value solutions to business
clients. It concentrates on the practical, social, business, and
management aspects as well as the technical issues involved.

Professor Holcombe successfully connects readers with the wave
of "Agile 2.0" concepts that take the techniques of agile
development and place them in the service of business goals. Since
it is widely believed that the use of Windows XP will become much
more common in coming years, readers should be armed with
cutting-edge knowledge of the latest practices in the field.
Further features of the book include:

* Case studies provide real-world examples and describe how XP was
introduced into the environment

* Analysis is provided to help readers determine which elements of
XP are suitable for the unique challenges and environments for
different projects

* Problems of a failing agile project and how they can be fixed
are covered, including insight into which managerial techniques can
be employed

* An Instructor's Guide provides practical advice on how to
motivate students, organize real group projects, and deal, in a
simple and effective way, with many of the problems that arise

* A sample syllabus, sample tests, and additional case study
information are available on an instructor's password-protected ftp
site

Running an Agile Software Development Project is an
indispensable guide for professional software developers,
engineers, and project managers interested in learning how to use
agile processes. It is also a valuable textbook for advanced
undergraduate- and graduate-level students in computer engineering
and software engineering courses.