Software Project Management : A Process-Driven Approach

Written for practitioners and students of software testing and quality assurance, this book covers all of the necessary concepts and techniques. The first part deals with software testing, while the second part covers software quality assurance. To build reliable, industry-applicable software products, large-scale software project groups must continuously improve software engineering processes to increase product quality, facilitate cost reductions, and adhere to tight schedules. Emphasizing the critical components of successful large-scale software projects, Software Project Management: A Process-Driven Approach discusses human resources, software engineering, and technology to a level that exceeds most university-level courses on the subject. The book is organized into five parts. Part I defines project management with information on project and process specifics and choices, the skills and experience needed, the tools available, and the human resources organization and management that brings it all together. Part II explores software life-cycle management. Part III tackles software engineering processes and the range of processing models devised by several domestic and international organizations. Part IV reveals the human side of project management with chapters on managing the team, the suppliers, and the customers themselves. Part V wraps up coverage with a look at the technology, techniques, templates, and checklists that can help your project teams meet and exceed their goals. A running case study provides authoritative insight and insider information on the tools and techniques required to ensure product quality, reduce costs, and meet project deadlines. Praise for the book: This book presents all aspects of modern project management practices . includes a wealth of quality templates that practitioners can use to build their own tools. . equally useful to students and professionals alike.-Maqbool Patel, PhD, SVP/CTO/Partner, Acuitec Content: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Author; PART I: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS; 1: Introduction to Software Project Management; 2: Project Initiation Management; 3: Software Project Effort and Cost Estimation; 4: Risk Management; 5: Configuration Management; 6: Project Planning; 7: Project Monitoring and Control; 8: Project Closure; PART II: SOFTWARE LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT; 9: Introduction to Software Life-Cycle Management; 10: Software Requirement Management; 11: Software Design Management; 12: Software Construction; 13: Software Testing; 14: Product Release and Maintenance PART III: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT15: Process Standards Introduction; 16: Software Process Standards and Process Improvement; 17: Process Selection; PART IV: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT; 18: Introduction to People Management; 19: Team Management; 20: Customer Management; 21: Supplier Management; PART V: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES; 22: Software Project Management Tools Introduction; 23: Project Management and Software Life-Cycle Tools; 24: Software Project Templates; 25: Future Tools and Techniques; Appendix A: CMMI Process Standards; Appendix B: ISO Standards; Appendix C: IEEE Standards Appendix D: Agile Processes for Software DevelopmentAppendix E: Impact of Offshoring on Standards; Appendix F: Review Question Answers; Index Abstract: To build reliable, industry-applicable software products, large-scale software project groups must continuously improve software engineering processes to increase product quality, facilitate cost reductions, and adhere to tight schedules. Emphasizing the critical components of successful large-scale software projects, Software Project Management: A Process-Driven Approach discusses human resources, software engineering, and technology to a level that exceeds most university-level courses on the subject. The book is organized into five parts. Part I defines project management with information o Title Page 4 Contents 6 Preface 20 Author 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Software Project Management 28 Chapter 2: Project Initiation Management 50 Chapter 3: Software Project Effort and Cost Estimation 64 Chapter 4: Risk Management 86 Chapter 5: Configuration Management 100 Chapter 6: Project Planning 108 Chapter 7: Project Monitoring and Control 126 Chapter 8: Project Closure 144 Chapter 9: Introduction to Software Life-Cycle Management 154 Chapter 10: Software Requirement Management 170 Chapter 11: Software Design Management 184 Chapter 12: Software Construction 200 Chapter 13: Software Testing 212 Chapter 14: Product Release and Maintenance 226 Chapter 15: Process Standards Introduction 238 Chapter 16: Software Process Standards and Process Improvement 254 Chapter 17: Process Selection 272 Chapter 18: Introduction to People Management 288 Chapter 19: Team Management 294 Chapter 20: Customer Management 308 Chapter 21: Supplier Management 316 Chapter 22: Software Project Management Tools Introduction 326 Chapter 23: Project Management and Software Life-Cycle Tools 330 Chapter 24: Software Project Templates 340 Chapter 25: Future Tools and Techniques 354 Appendix A: CMMI Process Standards 364 Appendix B: ISO Standards 372 Appendix C: IEEE Standards 380 Appendix D: Agile Processes for Software Development 398 Appendix E: Impact of Offshoring on Standards 410 Appendix F: Review Question Answers 416 Back Cover 442