Surviving Object-Oriented Projects

Agile Software Development Series

by Alistair Cockburn

Surviving Object-Oriented Projects is an extraordinary compendium of useful strategies for organizing object-oriented projects. Independent of language or programming environment, it explains how to build good OO software despite all the conflicting forces at work. For all those OO projects that have set sail with no more than high concepts and a shiny new language, this book is the compass that will see them safely through."- Jeremy Raw, Independent Consultant Today , many organizations claim competitive market advantages resulting from the application of object-oriented technology and approaches in their software development efforts. As the use of object technology has become increasingly widespread and mainstream, a growing number of project managers are faced with a daunting keeping the object technology project on track and within budget. These project managers are burdened by the weight of knowing that the survival and ultimate success of the project hinges on their insight when planning the project and their responses to events that lie ahead. Unfortunately, hidden costs, unpleasant surprises and unrealistic expectations lie in wait for the unprepared manager. Although much has been written about object technology and the benefits of this paradigm, there is still a shortage of compiled knowledge about what to expect and to plan for during project implementation. This book provides information that managers need to combat the unforeseen challenges that await them, allowing them to survive and ultimately succeed with an object-oriented project. To provide practical advice and guidelines for successfully managing an object-oriented project, the author borrows from the seasoned wisdom of numerous experts and successful consultants while also drawing on his personal experience and extensive knowledge. Surviving Object-Oriented A Manager's Guide points out potential hazards and names workable solutions by addressing the important issues of scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and cost justification. Key points are supported and illustrated through short case studies taken from real object-oriented projects, and an appendix collects these workable guidelines and solutions into brief "crib sheets"- ideal for handy reference.

Genres: Programming, Software, Management

250 pages, Paperback

First published December 22, 1997

About the author

Alistair Cockburn is an American computer scientist, known as one of the initiators of the agile movement in software development. He cosigned (with 16 others) the Manifesto for Agile Software Development.

Reviews

[Sami Poimala · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a hard-to-approach book. It's both practical, going pretty deep in programming, but is also philosophical and deals with project management.

I suggest it to any advanced developer/architect and technical project managements who want to have a deeper thought about how to really survive projects.

[Isidro López · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even if the book is 18 years old, I found it really interesting.

Because of its "age", and after the Agile Manifesto and all the movements/frameworks/practices which came afterwards, some ideas don't look the best ones nowadays.
Despite that, I think it's a book worthy reading :-)

[Christophe Addinquy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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