Introduction to the Personal Software Process - Softcover

Humphrey, Watts S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201548097 ISBN 13: 9780201548099

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 1996

Synopsis

This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into college and university curricula. The book may also be adapted for use in industrial training or for self-improvement by practicing software engineers.

Applying the book's exercises to their course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available.

By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid--or overcome--the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.

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About the Author

Known as “the father of software quality,” Watts S. Humphrey is the author of numerous influential books on the software-development process and software process improvement. Humphrey is a fellow of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he founded the Software Process Program and provided the vision and early leadership for the original Capability Maturity Model (CMM). He also is the creator of the Personal Software Process (PSP) and Team Software Process (TSP). Recently, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology—the highest honor given by the president of the United States to America's leading innovators.

Review

Introduction To The Personal Software Process provides help for software engineers at all levels of experience, from students to experienced professionals, helping them become far more effective by allowing them to manage their work habits and personal software management techniques. It=20 provides advice and guidance from one of the world's leading software process and software quality experts while providing practical exercises for improving personal skills. Support materials are freely available on the Addison-Wesley website at http://www. awl. com/cseng including copies of the forms illustrated in the book and spreadsheets for the exercises. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0201548097
• ISBN 13: 9780201548099
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 278