Focusing on emerging agile methods, this book offers an insightful exploration of agile software development. The author's extensive background enriches the content, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of these innovative practices. It's a stimulating read for anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of agile methodologies.
Use cases have never been this easy to understand -- or this easy to create! In Writing Effective Use Cases , Alistair Cockburn offers a hands-on, soup-to-nuts guide to use case development, based on the proven concepts he has refined through years of research, development, and seminar presentations. Cockburn begins by answering the most basic questions facing anyone interested in use cases: "What does a use case look like? When do I write one?" Next, he introduces each key element of use cases: actors, stakeholders, design scope, goal levels, scenarios, and more. Writing Effective Use Cases contains detailed guidelines, formats, and project standards for creating use cases -- as well as a detailed chapter on style, containing specific do's and don'ts. Cockburn shows how use cases fit together with requirements gathering, business processing reengineering, and other key issues facing software professionals. The book includes practice exercises with solutions, as well as a detailed appendix on how to use these techniques with UML. For all application developers, object technology practitioners, software system designers, architects, and analysts.
The survival and ultimate success of an object-oriented software development project hinges on the project manager's prior planning and knowledge of what to expect and his or her active management to keep the project on track. This guide will help managers gain that background as it explores issues of scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and cost justification, all supported and illustrated by short case studies of actual projects.
This updated edition of a classic course on agile software development includes insightful backstories and reflections from Dr. Alistair Cockburn, a co-author of the agile manifesto. It highlights the enduring relevance of agile principles in today's software development landscape, offering a comprehensive understanding of the methodology's evolution and practical applications. The book serves as both a historical account and a guide for modern practitioners, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and collaboration in successful software projects.
Exploring the interconnectedness of use cases, user stories, and story maps, this book by Dr. Alistair Cockburn offers a comprehensive guide to mastering these essential techniques. It highlights seven key concepts crucial for effective writing and provides a detailed breakdown of each technique. Practical exercises and drills facilitate both self-study and classroom learning, enabling readers to understand how to utilize these methods in tandem for greater effectiveness. Cockburn's expertise, as a co-author of the Agile Manifesto, enriches the discussion.
Brings the best thinking in the agile development community to street-level in the form of implementable strategy and tactics. This title is of interest to those who share the passion for creating quality software.
Případy užití (use cases) se jako prostředek k zachycení požadavků na chování softwaru stávají neodmyslitelnou podmínkou kvalitního návrhu, protože umožňují přesně popsat, jak budou lidé s aplikací pracovat. Publikace prakticky ukazuje jak identifikovat účastníky systému, obor návrhu, scénář, předpoklady, záruky a další potřebné prvky daného případu, různé formáty pro jeho zápis včetně diagramů UML aj. (jak efektivně modelovat aplikace)
