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Ever wonder why many software projects run into trouble, and many never ship at all—while others run like well-oiled machines? Learn how to set your software development project on the road to success in this sample chapter from Ship it! A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects. Discover a collection of practical software project management tips, tried and tested in the real world by experienced programmers. Master tools that a successful team has to use, learn when to use them, and how to use them well. Covered tips and strategies include:

  • Developing in a sandbox - isolate others from the effect of your work until you are ready
  • When not to experiment - never let a critical technology (e.g. your build system) be created as a technology experiment
  • Working from "The List" - consistent use of a formalized team To Do list promotes agility, accountability, effectiveness, and ensures that no task falls through the cracks


Title: Ship it! A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects
ISBN: 0974514047
Published: June 2005
Authors: Jared Richardson and Will Gwaltney
Chapter: Various excerpts
Published by Pragmatic Bookshelf

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Format:PDFSize:774 KB
Date:Oct 2006Version:1.0
License:copyright
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