UML Distilled

Martin Fowler

A guide to using UML describes major UML diagrams, their creation, and how to decipher them.

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Software Estimation

Steve McConnell

Covers software estimation techniques with information on how to successfully estimate scheduling, cost, and project activities.

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User Stories Applied

Mike Cohn

"Offers a requirements process that saves time, eliminates rework, and leads directly to better software. A great way to build software that meets users' needs is to begin with 'user stories': simple, clear, brief descriptions of functionality that will be valuable to real users. ... [the author] provides you with a front-to-back blueprint for writing these user stories and weaving them into your development lifecycle. You'll learn what makes a great user story, and what makes a bad one. You'll discover practical ways to gather user stories, even when you can't speak with your users. Then, once you've compiled your user stories, [the author] shows how to organize them, prioritize them, and use them for planning, management, and testing"--Back cover.

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Succeeding with Agile

Mike Cohn

Provides recommendations and case studies to help with the implementation of Scrum.

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The Clean Coder

Robert C. Martin

Presents practical advice on the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices of computer programming and how to approach software development with a sense of pride, honor, and self-respect.

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Weinberg on writing

Gerald M. Weinberg

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Catastrophe Disentanglement

Elli M. Bennatan

Identify a project headed for catastrophe and get it back under control.

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