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Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game
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Agile Software Development Is A Highly Stimulating And Rich Book. The Author Has A Deep Background And Gives Us A Tour De Force Of The Emerging Agile Methods.Tom Gilbthe Agile Model Of Software Development Has Taken The World By Storm. Now, In Agile Software Development, Second Edition, One Of Agiles Leading Pioneers Updates His Jolt Productivity Awardwinning Book To Reflect All Thats Been Learned About Agile Development Since Its Original Introduction.Alistair Cockburn Begins By Updating His Powerful Model Of Software Development As A Cooperative Game Of Invention And Communication. Among The New Ideas He Introduces: Harnessing Competition Without Damaging Collaboration; Learning Lessons From Lean Manufacturing; And Balancing Strategies For Communication. Cockburn Also Explains How The Cooperative Game Is Played In Business And On Engineering Projects, Not Just Software Developmentnext, He Systematically Illuminates The Agile Model, Shows How It Has Evolved, And Answers The Questions Developers And Project Managers Ask Most Often, Including Where Does Agile Development Fit In Our Organization? How Do We Blend Agile Ideas With Other Ideas? How Do We Extend Agile Ideas More Broadly?Cockburn Takes On Crucial Misconceptions That Cause Agile Projects To Fail. For Example, Youll Learn Why Encoding Project Management Strategies Into Fixed Processes Can Lead To Ineffective Strategy Decisions And Costly Mistakes. Youll Also Find A Thoughtful Discussion Of The Controversial Relationship Between Agile Methods And User Experience Design.Cockburn Turns To The Practical Challenges Of Constructing Agile Methodologies For Your Own Teams. Youll Learn How To Tune And Continuously Reinvent Your Methodologies, And How To Manage Incomplete Communication. This Edition Contains Important New Contributions On These And Other Topics: Agile And Cmmi Introducing Agile From The Top Down Revisiting Custom Contracts Creating Change With Stickersin Addition, Cockburn Updates His Discussion Of The Crystal Methodologies, Which Utilize His Cooperative Game As Their Central Metaphor.If Youre New To Agile Development, This Book Will Help You Succeed The First Time Out. If Youve Used Agile Methods Before, Cockburns Techniques Will Make You Even More Effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game'? A: 'Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game' primarily focuses on updating the agile model of software development. It presents agile as a cooperative game of invention and communication, integrating new insights and methodologies for both developers and project managers.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author, Alistair Cockburn, is a leading pioneer in the field of agile software development. He has a deep background in software engineering and has been instrumental in shaping the agile methodologies that are widely used today.
- Q: What new concepts does this second edition introduce? A: The second edition introduces new concepts such as harnessing competition without damaging collaboration, learning from lean manufacturing, and balancing communication strategies. It also addresses how to blend agile ideas with other methodologies.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game' contains 504 pages, providing a comprehensive guide on agile practices.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to read.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game' was published on October 19, 2006.
- Q: Does the book cover practical challenges of implementing agile methodologies? A: Yes, the book discusses practical challenges in constructing agile methodologies for teams, including how to manage incomplete communication and continuously reinvent methodologies.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in agile development? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners, as it provides fundamental insights into agile development and practical techniques to ensure success when starting out.
- Q: What common misconceptions about agile projects does the book address? A: The book addresses misconceptions that can lead to agile project failures, such as the pitfalls of encoding project management strategies into fixed processes.
- Q: What additional topics does this edition cover compared to the first edition? A: This edition includes updated discussions on topics like Agile and CMMI, introducing agile from the top down, and the Crystal methodologies which are central to the cooperative game metaphor.