Agile Software Construction

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 254 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition September 8, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1852339446
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1852339449
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 13.4 ounces

Reader Reviews
This book ostensibly focuses on "emerging methods and approaches that are loosely described as Agile and shows how to apply them effectively...." Topics covered include Agile Modeling, Extreme Programming, Feature Driven Development, Agile Methods with RUP and PRINCE2. The author's a Brit (hence the reference to PRINCE2, pretty much unknown outside the UK). There's an overwhelming emphasis on Agile Modeling and XP and, although the books introduction states that it "....brings together a range of the most popular Agile Methods," Scrum, probably the second most popular Agile approach along with XP, receives only around one page and half a dozen cursory references. While the author emphasizes XP heavily, there is very little attempt to examine the limitations of XP. The coverage of Agile Modeling is pretty lightweight and it's not really a "how to effectiely use Agile" book either. Overall, my assessment is this is pretty lightweight, not especially usefuland there's better books out there that focus on how to introduce and use Agile effectively. There's also better "overview" books out there with a more inclusive coverage of Agile Processes and Approaches for those who want an introduction. And for non-UK reader, the PRINCE2 coverage is pretty much irrelevant. Not worth your time. Wasn't worth mine either but I'd already spent it so I thought the least I could do is spare others the pain. Sorry John. Better luck with the next one. Comment | | (Report this)