Journey of the Software Professional: The Sociology of Software Development

a Comprehensive Guide To The Software Development Process That Will Help Software Developers At Every Stage Of Their Career: Improving Personal Performance, Learning To Work Well In A Team, And Managing To Create An Environment Where Others Can Be Most Effective.

addresses The Psychological And Sociological Aspects Of Software Development, Presenting A Thorough Model Of Individual And Collective Software Problem-solving Behavior, And Practical Techniques For Enhancing The Process. Covers The Structures, Processes And Outcomes Common To Most Software Development Projects, And How To Improve Them. Presents Ideas On Using Tools And Training More Effectively, And On Improving The Performance Of Teams. Shows How To Build On Your Personal And Management Successes, And Avoid The Most Common Errors.

programmers, Developers, Software Managers, Students, And Anyone Involved In The Software Creation Process.

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a Complete Model Of Software Development, Based On The Newest Research In Cognitive Psychology And Organizational Behavior. Following The Premise: You Can't Improve The Way You Develop Software If You Don't Understand It, The Text Explores The Relationship Between How A Developer Works, And The Method Selected For The Development Of The Software System. Written For Both Developers And Managers, It Covers A Wide Range Of Topics, Including: Choosing The Best Work Environment For Individual Personalities And Workstyles, Building On Personal And Management Strengths, Approaches To Individual And Team Problem- Solving, Creating A Better Team Culture, And Improving Communication Effectiveness. Annotation C. By Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.