Bookshelf:Software Quality Bookshelf
Software Quality Bookshelf
Project Management
Read about project management skills, tools and approaches in this section of the SearchSoftwareQuality.com bookshelf. These chapters include general knowledge about software project management and specific information on project management techniques, such as CMMI and Six Sigma.
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Implementing ITIL Configuration Management: Chapter 3, Determining Scope, Span and Granularity
Tip - Software professionals are familiar with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) but may not know how these best practices affect configuration management. This free chapter explains how ITIL can be used in some software projects.
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Surprise! Now You're a Software Project Manager -- Chapter 1
Tip - You've suddenly become a software project manager. You've never done this before and aren't sure what to expect. This sample chapter eases you into it by introducing who the stakeholders are, what they expect, and the general mindset of a project manager.
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CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, Second Edition -- Chapter 1, About
Tip - Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a popular project management method for the software development life cycle. This free chapter will help you determine whether CMMI might work for your development process.
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Dreaming in Code -- Chapter 1, Doomed
Tip - Doomed is often how a development team feels when deadlines loom and there's still much work left to do. This book excerpt provides a peek into challenges the Chandler team experienced.
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Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software -- Chapter 1, The Foundation of Civilization
Tip - In chapter 1 of Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software, David Rice describes how extensive software is used in modern civilization and how dangerous weak and vulnerable software can be.
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The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility: Chapter 5, Scope Management
Tip - Agile software project management affords many advantages over traditional waterfall-style approaches. This free chapter explains how agile PMs handle scope management.
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Six Forms of Software Cost Estimation -- Chapter 3, Estimating Software Costs, Second Edition
Tip - Software cost estimation is complex and challenging. By understanding the six methods of estimating software costs, you can decide which is best for your project.
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Essentials of Lean Six Sigma -- Chapters 1 and 4, Introduction and Improvement
Tip - Software development projects may benefit from he introduction of lean Six Sigma management principles. To learn more about how lean Six Sigma might benefit you, read these two free chapters.
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Jumpstart CMM/CMMI Software Process Improvements: Using IEEE Software Engineering Standards -- Chapt
Tip - Software project managers who are curious about CMM, CMMI and IEEE software engineering standards will find answers and explanations in this free chapter.
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Treasure Chest of Six Sigma Growth Methods, Tools, and Best Practices -- Section 1, Define-Measure-A
Tip - Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC), viewed by many as the foundation of Six Sigma, is best used as an iterative problem-solving method to combat variation in an existing, steady-state process. This book excerpt explores what is required when...