Software Project

Product management plays a pivotal role in organizations. In fact, it's now considered the fourth most important title in corporate America - yet only a tiny fraction of product managers have been trained for this vital position. If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of people who hold this essential job - or simply aspire to break into a new role - Product Management for Dummies gives you the tools to increase your skill level and manage products like a pro.

Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere.

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

Are you new to software development and looking for an easy-to-follow guide that demystifies the Agile methodology? Do you want to understand how Agile can transform the way teams build software—without getting lost in technical jargon or complex frameworks? Look no further! Agile Software Development: Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners is your clear, engaging, and practical introduction to the world of Agile. Whether you're a budding developer, a project manager exploring Agile for the first time, or simply someone curious about modern software practices, this book breaks down Agile ...

Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows you how architects and development teams can collaborate to create and evolve more efficient architectures for their systems. Techniques in this book will help you learn how to create a mindset that allows everyone to practice architecture and build the best systems they've ever experienced.

Learn how to master Agile software development practices. This book teaches you how you can adopt Agile development practices into your organization the right way.

**Corrected fourth edition** As some readers noted, there was a problem in the formatting of the third edition. Those are fixed now. Sorry for the trouble. Are you taking on the role of an Agile Product Owner? Looking to learn how to be a great one? Look no further... Thousands of books have been written about Agile software development and Agile project management. In nearly every one of these books, mention is made of the importance of the product owner, and how without this third piece to the puzzle the whole scheme falls apart. In fact, some of the literature will tell you that if you ...

Master the most popular programming language in the world. Learn how to bring websites to life with the power of JavaScript, add dynamic interactivity and rich animations to otherwise dull webpages, all with the versatile programming language that builds apps, websites, and more!

Few books in computing have had as profound an influence on software management as "peopleware". The unique insight of this longtime best seller is that the major issues of software development are human, not technical. They’re not easy issues; but solve them, and you’ll maximize your chances of success. For this third edition, the authors have added six new chapters and updated the text throughout, bringing it in line with today’s development environments and challenges.

Harness the potent power of Kanban and Scrum with this bundle and take your project-management skills to the next level.

Launch your ERP the right way. The concept of an ERP system—where all of your company’s software talks with each other—is pretty amazing. But sometimes, launching one into your ecosystem can be treacherous. And why wouldn’t it be? You only update your ERP once every ten to fifteen years, so there’s often nobody at your organization that’s been through one, much less two, who could show you the way. Mistakes are bound to happen, but the benefits are manifold. How do you cross that chasm? First, you get the experience you need, and in this case it’s through Evan Schwartz.

The Concise Reads Management Series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits. Agile Software Development: It wasn't until 2001 when seventeen software developers met at the Snowbird resort in Utah and put ...

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a core discipline of Software Engineering, and the most overlooked. Requirements work is the basis for all other software development disciplines. A requirement failure has a cascading impact on the project. The PMI states that poor requirements management is the main cause of project failure. This book introduces Requirements Engineering from a practical perspective, with exercises and case studies. The content was prepared from the authors' practical experience and industry references such as the PMBOK, the BABOK, and all the content of the IREB CPRE-FL (...

Unlock the Secrets to Managing Software Development! Building Better Software provides clear, actionable insights to help you lead your teams more effectively, ensuring that the software your team creates is well-designed, robust, and thoroughly tested. Author Martin J. Fenelon breaks down the complexities of software development into simple, actionable steps that project managers can follow, no matter their technical background. Discover how to guide your team confidently through every phase of the project lifecycle, regardless of delivery methodology. Learn how to identify warning signs, ...

In Coaching Agile Teams, Lyssa Adkins gives agile coaches the insights they need to adopt this new mind-set and to guide teams to extraordinary performance in a re-energized work environment. You’ll gain a deep view into the role of the agile coach, discover what works and what doesn’t, and learn how to adapt powerful skills from many allied disciplines, including the fields of professional coaching and mentoring.

Looking to learn Python? Python has gone to be one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and you will be one of the few people left out if you don’t add this knowledge to your arsenal. This audiobook makes learning Python simple, fast, and easy, taking away the confusion from learning a new language. It will teach you all the basics of Python, and even some of the more advanced Python concepts, taking you from beginner to intermediate Python programmer.

Projects require managers, but programs warrant maestros. Tasked with overseeing multiple project teams and thousands of activities, program managers have one of the most challenging jobs in the market. Too many overburdened managers are leaving otherwise great jobs, even the field entirely, because they haven’t equipped themselves with the right tools in hand to take on this complex but fulfilling job. How to Manage Complex Programs explains the ins and outs of program management and provides concrete and effective techniques for structuring deliverables, workflow, and staffing.

How effective are your user stories? Agile is a pragmatic-approach mind-set. Scrum provides you a framework, but doesn't exactly tell you how to do it. Do you want to deviate from “textbook” practices but ensure that you’ll still be Agile? This guide will show you how to practically create user stories in Scrum.

Most project managers don't have a formal education. Unfortunately, they need to collect bits and pieces of knowledge all over the internet. Sometimes, it feels like you need to fly an airplane while still building it. Moreover, there's a huge gap between the theory and practice of project management! You can spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on certifications, but still, you won't know what to do with all this knowledge. You won't feel confident about running a project in a real company with a real team. That's why reading Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide is not ...

Agile Project Management is an iterative and flexible approach to managing projects, across industries. It has gained significant popularity due to its ability to adapt to changing requirements and deliver value in shorter cycles. However, like any approach, it also has its drawbacks that need to be considered. In this audiobook, we will examine the drawbacks of Agile project management to provide a comprehensive understanding of its limitations and explore strategies to mitigate these drawbacks and limitations.