Architecture-Centric Software Project Management: A Practical Guide: 1st (First) Edition

SEI Series in Software Engineering

by Daniel J. Paulish

Architecture-Centered Software Project Planning (ACSPP) is an important software development methodology for planning software projects. By utilizing software architecture when managing projects, practitioners experience better success completing projects on time and within budget, while effectively fulfilling the project's requirements.Written for project managers and software architects, Architecture-Centric Software Project Management demonstrates how to draw on software architecture to design schedules, generate estimates, make scope decisions, and manage the development team for a successful outcome. The book addresses each cornerstone of effective project management—planning, organizing, implementing, and measuring.Dan Paulish provides a wealth of practical, experience-based advice on such topics Using architecture to define project organization Developing realistic schedules Using global analysis for project and test planning Managing expectations and deciding when to commit Building a project culture and an effective team Managing tradeoffs and making project decisions Risk management and avoiding unpleasant surprises Defining project success Using architecture for global development In addition, real-world case studies illustrate the book's strategies, approaches, and techniques. These case studies help the reader fully comprehend the challenges and struggles inherent in software development, and demonstrate how common obstacles can be more easily avoided using an architecture-centric approach.0201734095B11202001

Genres: Software, Computers

Paperback

First published January 6, 2001

About the author

Daniel J Paulish is the owner and CEO of Dr. D.J. Paulish Entertainment, LLC, a boutique-style DJ entertainment services company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. D.J. has almost 20 years experience as a mobile Disc Jockey and more than 20 years experience as an MC, event, and project planner. Dr. D.J. has studied electroacoustics, holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, and has authored six books. Prior to becoming a full-time professional DJ, he was a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Siemens Corporate Research in Princeton, New Jersey.