Set your software development project on the road to success with these practical tools and strategies

Ever wonder why many software projects run into trouble, and many never ship at all—while others run like well-oiled machines? Learn how to set your software development project on the road to success in this sample chapter from Ship it! A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects. Discover a collection of practical software project management tips, tried and tested in the real world by experienced programmers. Master tools that a successful team has to use, learn when to use them, and how to use them well. Covered tips and strategies include:

• Developing in a sandbox - isolate others from the effect of your work until you are ready
• When not to experiment - never let a critical technology (e.g. your build system) be created as a technology experiment
• Working from "The List" - consistent use of a formalized team To Do list promotes agility, accountability, effectiveness, and ensures that no task falls through the cracks

Title: Ship it! A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects
ISBN: 0974514047
Published: June 2005
Authors: Jared Richardson and Will Gwaltney
Chapter: Various excerpts
Published by Pragmatic Bookshelf