Overview

"Enterprise-Scale Agile Software Development is the collective sum of knowledge accumulated during the full-scale transition of a 1400-person organization to agile development--considered the largest implementation of agile development and Scrum ever attempted anywhere in the world. Now James Schiel, a certified Scrum trainer and member of the Scrum Alliance, draws from his experience at the helm of that global four-year project to guide you and your organization through the transition. He lends his insight on how you can use Scrum as an organizational framework and implement XP practices to define how software is written and tested. He provides key information and tools to assess potential outcomes and then make the best corresponding choices in any given situation. Schiel sequences chapters to match typical developmental progression, and in addition to practical guidance, he provides a tool kit from which you can take ideas and select what works for you. Covering quality development practices based on ISO 9001, which help you create consistently high-quality software in a cost-efficient manner, this invaluable resource shows you how to-- Improve project management practices and product quality assurance Adopt new management methods and requirements Involve your current customers in development, while inviting new ones Much more than a mere ""body of knowledge,"" this volume goes beyond standardizing agile and Scrum practices. It breaks up the process into manageable tasks, illustrating how to set the stage for the change, plan it, and then initiate it. Using the methods and information presented, any organization should be able to achieve a nearly seamless transition to agile."

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Author:   James Schiel (Artisan Software Consulting, Pennsylvania, USA) ,  Phillip A. Laplante (The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   v. 6
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9781439803219

ISBN 10:   1439803218
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   18 November 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Why Agile? Setting the Stage for a Transition. Planning the Transition. Starting the Transition. Creating the Agile Organization. Index.

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James Schiel, CEO and owner of Artisan Software Consulting,ais a Certified Scrum Trainer with a strong background in enterprise-level Scrum installations. Prior to founding Artisan, Schiel worked at a large, multi-national software development company for 23 years, where he worked initially as a developer, then as a manager for 16 years. He eventually played an instrumental role in creating one of the largest Scrum installations in the world. As a business process engineer, he helped identify, document, and implement best practices for enterprise Agile Development.

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