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Head First Software Development
Even the best developers have seen well-intentioned software
projects fail -- often because the customer kept changing
requirements, and end users didn't know how to use the
software you developed. Instead of surrendering to these
common problems, let Head First Software Development guide
you through the best practices of software
development.
Before you know it, those failed projects will be a thing of
the past.
With its unique visually rich format, this book pulls
together the hard lessons learned by expert software
developers over the years. You'll gain essential information
about each step of the software development lifecycle --
requirements, design, coding, testing, implementing, and
maintenance -- and understand why and how different
development processes work.
This book is for you if you are:
Tired of your customers assuming you're psychic. You'll
learn not only how to get good requirements, but how to make
sure you're always building the software that customers want
(even when they're not sure themselves)
Wondering when the other 15 programmers you need to get your
project done on time are going to show up. You'll learn how
some very simple scheduling and prioritizing will
revolutionize your success rate in developing software.
Confused about being rational, agile, or a tester. You'll
learn not only about the various development methodologies
out there, but how to choose a solution that's right for
your project.
Confused because the way you ran your last project worked so
well, but failed miserably this time around. You'll learn
how to tackle each project individually, combine lessons
you've learned on previous projects with cutting-edge
development techniques, and end up with great software on
every project.
Head First Software Development is here to help you learn in
a way that your brain likes... and you'll have a blast along
the way. Why pick up hundreds of boring books on the
philosophy of this approach or the formal techniques
required for that one? Stick with Head First Software
Development, and your projects will succeed like never
before. Go on, get started... you'll learn and have fun. We
promise.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Pleasing Your Customer
Knowing what the customer wants
Planning for Success
Getting to the real work
Getting it done with great design
Defensive Development
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Things fall apart
Holding your code accountable
It'll all coming together
If it ain't broke...you still better fix it
Squashing bugs like a pro
Having a Process in life
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