On Time Within Budget: Software Project Management Practices and Techniques, 3rd Edition

364 pages. Cover slightly worn.A developer's survival guide packed with real-life case studies, tips, techn iques, and best practices for completing software projects on time and within bu dget Whether you work at a large or small company, this book will provide you w ith expert, down-in-the-trenches tips, techniques, and strategies to deliver a s oftware project in a cost-effective and timely way. Real-life case studies let y ou learn from the mistakes as well as the successes of others. Author E. M. Benn atan zeroes in on proven methods for avoiding bottlenecks and overruns at every step in the software development cycle--from cost estimating to product delivery . The Third Edition of this bestselling guide routes you directly to what you n eed to know about: * Managing both small and large projects in a distributed env ironment * Common development problems and how to avoid them * Preparing estimat es and proposals and bidding for contracts * Managing teams for maximum quality and productivity * Proven scheduling and project development planning techniques New to this edition: * How best to ensure an effective relationship with custo mers * Risk management and disaster prevention * The pros and cons of acquiring custom software from outside suppliers * Managing multinational projects * How t o save time by reusing software components Editorial Reviews From the Back Cov er A developer's survival guide packed with real-life case studies, tips, techn iques, and best practices for completing software projects on time and within bu dget Whether you work at a large or small company, this book will provide you w ith expert, down-in-the-trenches tips, techniques, and strategies to deliver a s oftware project in a cost-effective and timely way. Real-life case studies let y.…