Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams: A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams

Cockburn, Alistair; Paul Becker, Alistair"

ISBN 10: 0201699478 / ISBN 13: 9780201699470

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional, 2004

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Title: Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered Methodology ...

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

This book introduces Crystal Clear, a better lightweight methodology for building software. It describes the roles, teams, values, intentions, habits, activities, policies and work products of a small software development team for whom time-to-market and development costs are critical considerations. Alistair Cockburn is one of the founders of the Agile software development movement. He spells out proven best practices based on his extensive experience helping organizations build software quickly and with less cost. The author understands that small teams cannot be burdened by "process-heavy" software methodologies. By advocating that developers stay close together and remain in steady, good-will communication with customers and users, this book teaches the reader how to develop software that not only does what it is supposed to do, but also gets completed on time and within budget.

From the Publisher:

Carefully researched over ten years and eagerly anticipated by the agile community, Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams is a lucid and practical introduction to running a successful agile project in your organization. Each chapter illuminates a different important aspect of orchestrating agile projects.

Highlights include

Attention to the essential human and communication aspects of successful projects

Case studies, examples, principles, strategies, techniques, and guiding properties

Samples of work products from real-world projects instead of blank templates and toy problems

Top strategies used by software teams that excel in delivering quality code in a timely fashion

Detailed introduction to emerging best-practice techniques, such as Blitz Planning, Project 360º, and the essential Reflection Workshop

Question-and-answer with the author about how he arrived at these recommendations, including where they fit with CMMI, ISO, RUP, XP, and other methodologies

A detailed case study, including an ISO auditor's analysis of the project

Perhaps the most important contribution this book offers is the Seven Properties of Successful Projects. The author has studied successful agile projects and identified common traits they share. These properties lead your project to success; conversely, their absence endangers your project.