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by Steve McConnell (Author)
This new book from Steve McConnell, author of the software industry classic Code Complete, distills hundreds of companies'-worth of hard-won insights into an easy-to-read guide to the proven, modern Agile practices that work best.
In this comprehensive yet accessible overview for software leaders, Steve McConnell presents an impactful, action-oriented prescription--covering the practical considerations needed to ensure you reap the full benefits of effective Agile:
- Adopt the individual Agile tools suited to your specific organization
- Create high-performing, autonomous teams that are truly business-focused
- Understand the ground truth of Scrum and diagnose your teams' issues
- Improve coherence of requirements in an iterative environment
- Test more effectively, and improve quality
- Lead your organization through real-world constraints including multi-site teams, large projects, industry regulations, and the need for predictability
Whether you are a C-level executive, vice president, director, manager, technical leader, or coach, this no-nonsense reference seamlessly threads together traditional approaches, early Agile approaches, modern Agile approaches, and the principles and context that underlie them all--creating an invaluable resource for you, your teams, and your organization.
