Refactoring to Agility (Digital Shortcut)

Nonfiction, Computers, Programming, Software Development
Cover of the book Refactoring to Agility (Digital Shortcut) by Carol A. Wellington, Pearson Education
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carol A. Wellington ISBN: 9780132702584
Publisher: Pearson Education Publication: July 20, 2006
Imprint: Addison-Wesley Professional Language: English
Author: Carol A. Wellington
ISBN: 9780132702584
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication: July 20, 2006
Imprint: Addison-Wesley Professional
Language: English

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

A Practical Framework for Gaining Agility’s Benefits Without the Risk

 

Agile methodologies, such as XP, Scrum, Crystal, and Lean Software Development enable development organizations to deliver higher-quality software far more rapidly. However, for the “non-agile” development organization, transitioning to agility is an enormous leap, requiring radically new skills and presenting profound risks.

 

In this book, leading agile practitioner Carol A. Wellington introduces the first systematic, three-phase process for moving smoothly to agility. Just as developers have learned to refactor code to improve performance and maintainability, Wellington shows how to refactor processes to improve agility.

 

Using Wellington’s framework, you can gradually move toward agility, while maintaining full control and avoiding disruption. You’ll lay a solid foundation for agility, and then refactor more and more of your processes, systematically introducing agility wherever it delivers compelling value. You can retain current processes that work, and implement the best agile methods for your organization, regardless of their source. This practical approach can help you build organizational confidence in agility, drive measurable benefits, and minimize risk every step of the way.

 

Coverage includes

 

·        Phase 1: Time-boxed iterations that deliver customer-visible functionality–not just components

·        Phase 2: A lightweight measurement process to detect problems and evaluate changes withoutwasting too much time gathering and analyzing data

·        Phase 3: Identifying your worst process “smells,” uncovering their true underlying causes, and fixing them

·        Incrementally bringing agility to planning, estimation, analysis, design, development, and process management

·        Eliminating tasks and processes that don’t add value

·        Overcoming pitfalls and hidden interconnections that complicate your agile transition

·        Learning to lead the transition to agility, gaining buy-in from team members, customers, and executives

 

Whatever your role, organization, or current methodology, Refactoring to Agility can help you reap powerful value from agile methods–without the risks.

 

Dr. Carol A. Wellington is a professor of computer science and the department chair at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to this position, she was a leader in large software development organizations, building operating systems and real-time embedded applications. Dr. Wellington currently uses this combination of academic and industrial experience as a consultant to help companies question their assumptions about development processes to improve their agility and product quality.

 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

A Practical Framework for Gaining Agility’s Benefits Without the Risk

 

Agile methodologies, such as XP, Scrum, Crystal, and Lean Software Development enable development organizations to deliver higher-quality software far more rapidly. However, for the “non-agile” development organization, transitioning to agility is an enormous leap, requiring radically new skills and presenting profound risks.

 

In this book, leading agile practitioner Carol A. Wellington introduces the first systematic, three-phase process for moving smoothly to agility. Just as developers have learned to refactor code to improve performance and maintainability, Wellington shows how to refactor processes to improve agility.

 

Using Wellington’s framework, you can gradually move toward agility, while maintaining full control and avoiding disruption. You’ll lay a solid foundation for agility, and then refactor more and more of your processes, systematically introducing agility wherever it delivers compelling value. You can retain current processes that work, and implement the best agile methods for your organization, regardless of their source. This practical approach can help you build organizational confidence in agility, drive measurable benefits, and minimize risk every step of the way.

 

Coverage includes

 

·        Phase 1: Time-boxed iterations that deliver customer-visible functionality–not just components

·        Phase 2: A lightweight measurement process to detect problems and evaluate changes withoutwasting too much time gathering and analyzing data

·        Phase 3: Identifying your worst process “smells,” uncovering their true underlying causes, and fixing them

·        Incrementally bringing agility to planning, estimation, analysis, design, development, and process management

·        Eliminating tasks and processes that don’t add value

·        Overcoming pitfalls and hidden interconnections that complicate your agile transition

·        Learning to lead the transition to agility, gaining buy-in from team members, customers, and executives

 

Whatever your role, organization, or current methodology, Refactoring to Agility can help you reap powerful value from agile methods–without the risks.

 

Dr. Carol A. Wellington is a professor of computer science and the department chair at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to this position, she was a leader in large software development organizations, building operating systems and real-time embedded applications. Dr. Wellington currently uses this combination of academic and industrial experience as a consultant to help companies question their assumptions about development processes to improve their agility and product quality.

 

More books from Pearson Education

Cover of the book Should You Take a Job with a Company That's Laying People Off? by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book How to Save An Hour Every Day by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Adobe Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book My GoPro Hero Camera by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Sams Teach Yourself Node.js in 24 Hours by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book The Definitive Guide to Customer Relationship Management (Collection) by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Microsoft Windows Vista by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Network Security First-Step by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, NetWare Edition by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book How to Light Beer by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Recruiting Your Own Dream Team by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Practical Intrusion Analysis by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Sams Teach Yourself Facebook in 10 Minutes by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book The Truth About Creating Brands People Love by Carol A. Wellington
Cover of the book Wireless Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista by Carol A. Wellington
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy