Managing Successful Software Development Projects by John Rakos
Managing the development of software projects presents several challenges. This presentation discusses the unique methodology required: approaching the development using specific phased activities and milestones. The project team has to be chosen and organized around technical skills as well as team communication. The project plan is unique because planning is a large part of the development.
The greatest challenge is getting the correct requirements and keeping them current. Activities such as prototyping, iterative approaches, validation and client involvement are necessary. Risk management in software projects requires thoughtful approaches to a unique set of risks that historically have increased project cost and time by up to 50%. Most important, estimating a software development effort is difficult. Specific work breakdowns, formulas, templates, and historical data must be used.
This presentation steers you through this maze of issues, giving specific, practical advice.
"Provides helpful tips and reminders - and when it comes to managing a project, every little bit helps!"- Reader Views
Managing a software development project can be extremely complex. Therefore, the planning stage of the project is critical. This involves taking a look at the project requirements and determining and clearly defining what the end deliverables look like. If the project is large, this may also involve breaking it into smaller subprojects or phases. John Rakos, in "Managing Successful Software Development Projects" covers some of the main components of project management and tips for being successful in these areas.
This audio lecture touches on tips around staffing, estimating, project plans, and determining resource commitments. It also covers proejct structure, documentation, and the importance of work breakdown structures for accurate planning and estimation. [...] Provides some helpful tips and reminders -- and when it comes to managing a project, every little bit helps! - Regan Windsor, Reader Views
