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  <title><![CDATA[Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guide]]></title>
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  <default_description>This is the definitive guide for managers and students to agile and iterative development methods: what they are, how they work, how to implement them-and why you should.  &lt;P&gt;Using statistically significant research and large-scale case studies, noted methods expert Craig Larman presents the most convincing case ever made for iterative development. Larman offers a concise, information-packed summary of the key ideas that drive all agile and iterative processes, with the details of four noteworthy iterative methods: Scrum, XP, RUP, and Evo. Coverage includes:  &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt;Compelling evidence that iterative methods reduce project risk  &lt;LI&gt;Frequently asked questions  &lt;LI&gt;Agile and iterative values and practices  &lt;LI&gt;Dozens of useful iterative and agile practice tips  &lt;LI&gt;New management skills for agile/iterative project leaders  &lt;LI&gt;Key practices of Scrum, XP, RUP, and Evo&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;P&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P&gt;Whether you-re an IT executive, project manager, student of software engineering, or developer, Craig Larman will help you understand the promise of agile/iterative development, sell it throughout your organizationaeand transform the promise into reality.&lt;/P&gt;</default_description>
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  <read_at>Tue Apr 06 00:00:00 -0700 2004</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Many organizations are deciding to move toward an Agile development process. But how does this impact Product Management? This is a good book for those in the Product Management team who want a quick review of the Agile process. It helps clarify some of the basic terms and objectives of managing pro...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73886075">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was an excellent introduction to Agile and Iterative development.  It was direct, to the point, and contained enormous numbers of references to further reading.  The chapters consist of introductions, a long chapter presenting evidence for the power of iterative development (can be incredibly u...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/10402411">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[For someone new to agile, this book describes several types of agile methodologies and compares them. Good way to get started on the agile learning curve. ]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Larman's book lays down the basic ideas behind Agile and iterative methodologies and then examines 4 major methodologies: XP, Scrum, RUP and Evo. He does it in a way that allows for easy comparisons between the different methodologies, their strengths and weakness.<br/><br/>Throughout the book, he...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7715625">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A good guide to some of the flavours of agile]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book should be required reading for any project manager or executive interested in adopting agile methods.  It lays down the benefits of agile methods over traditional waterfall, backs it up with solid research, and provides answers to the many easily misunderstood attributes of embracing chang...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30099329">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I got this book from my old boss when he heard about my new job. It was a pretty good read for the non-developer type. I found the info pretty thorough! IT was interesting enough to keep me from slipping into nap time when reading it after lunch! ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book nailed the basics of iterative development. If you're looking to improve productivity through iterations or other agile methods this is a good place to start.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great for learning the basics of SCRUM and XP.]]></body>
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