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• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Books on Software and Systems Development and Engineering from Auerbach Publications and CRC Press
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Author
• Part I Project Management Fundamentals
• 1 Introduction to Software Project Management
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 What Is Project Management?
• 1.3 What Is Software Project Management?
• 1.4 Importance of Software Projects
• 1.5 Problems in Project Management
• 1.6 Processes in Software Projects
• 1.7 Project Processes, People, and Technology
• 1.8 Successful Software Project Manager
• 1.9 Project Management Processes
• 1.9.1 Software Project Initiation
• 1.9.1.1 Software Application Development Project Initiation
• 1.9.1.2 Software Product Characteristics
• 1.9.1.3 Software Product Development Project Initiation
• 1.9.1.4 Software Product Implementation Project Initiation
• 1.9.2 Software Project Planning
• 1.9.2.1 Components of Project Planning
• 1.9.3 Software Project Monitoring and Control
• 1.9.4 Software Project Closure
• 1.10 Configuration and Version Control Management
• 1.11 Management Metrics
• 1.12 Case Study
• 1.12.1 Project Introduction
• 1.12.2 Software Functionality
• 1.12.3 New Functionality in Release 6.0
• 1.13 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 2 Project Initiation Management
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Define Project Charter
• 2.3 Define Project Scope
• 2.4 Define Project Objectives
• 2.5 Practical Considerations
• 2.6 Estimate Initial Project Size
• 2.7 Estimate Initial Project Effort and Costs
• 2.8 Estimate Initial Project Schedule
• 2.9 Create Initial Project Plan
• 2.10 Project Initiation in Iterative Model
• 2.11 Stakeholder Influence
• 2.12 Quality Planning
• 2.13 Feasibility Study
• 2.14 Project Division
• 2.15 Artifacts of Project Initiation
• 2.16 Case Study
• 2.16.1 Project Charter
• 2.16.2 Project Scope
• 2.16.3 Project Objectives
• 2.17 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 3 Software Project Effort and Cost Estimation
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Effort Estimation Techniques
• 3.2.1 Choosing a Suitable Effort Estimate Technique
• 3.2.2 Function Point Analysis
• 3.2.2.1 Function Point Analysis Usage
• 3.2.3 Wide Band Delphi
• 3.2.4 COCOMO
• 3.2.4.1 Basic COCOMO
• 3.2.4.2 Intermediate COCOMO
• 3.2.4.3 Detailed COCOMO
• 3.2.4.4 COCOMO Model Conclusion
• 3.2.5 Effort Estimation for Waterfall Model–Based Planning
• 3.2.6 Effort Estimation for Iterations Model–Based Planning
• 3.3 Cost Estimation
• 3.3.1 Cost Factor Analysis
• 3.3.2 Activity-Based Cost Estimation
• 3.3.3 Cost Estimation for Iterations-Based Planning
• 3.4 Schedule Estimation
• 3.4.1 Schedule Estimation for Waterfall Model–Based Planning
• 3.5 Resource Estimation
• 3.6 Artifacts of Effort and Cost Estimates
• 3.7 Practical Considerations in Effort and Cost Estimates
• 3.8 Effort and Cost in Product Development
• 3.9 Case Study
• 3.9.1 History
• 3.9.2 Current Project
• 3.9.3 Effort and Cost
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 4 Risk Management
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Causes of Risks
• 4.2.1 Quality Constraints
• 4.2.2 Resource Unavailability
• 4.2.3 Disinterest
• 4.2.4 Attrition
• 4.2.5 Scope Creep
• 4.2.6 Cost Constraints
• 4.2.7 Bad Negotiation
• 4.2.8 Unrealistic Estimate
• 4.2.9 Human Error
• 4.2.10 Poor Management
• 4.3 Risk Categories
• 4.3.1 Budget Risks
• 4.3.2 Time (Schedule) Risks
• 4.3.3 Resource Risks
• 4.3.4 Quality Risks
• 4.3.5 Technology Risks
• 4.4 Risk Analysis
• 4.5 Balancing Act
• 4.6 Project Risk Management in Agile Models
• 4.7 Artifacts of Project Risk Management
• 4.8 Practical Considerations for Risk Management
• 4.9 Case Study
• 4.9.1 Risks on This Project
• 4.10 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 5 Configuration Management
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Configuration Management
• 5.3 Configuration Management Techniques
• 5.4 Artifacts of Configuration Management
• 5.5 Configuration Management Case Study
• 5.5.1 Configuration Management for an Incremental Iteration Development Environment
• 5.6 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 6 Project Planning
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Project Planning Fundamentals
• 6.2.1 Top-Down Plan
• 6.2.2 Bottom-Up Plan
• 6.2.3 Work Breakdown Structure
• 6.2.4 Resource Allocation
• 6.2.5 Supplier Management Plan
• 6.2.6 Configuration Management Plan
• 6.2.7 Communication Management
• 6.2.8 Defect Prevention Strategy (Quality Assurance)
• 6.2.9 Project Duration
• 6.2.10 Project Cost
• 6.2.11 Tool Management
• 6.2.12 Scope Management
• 6.2.13 Effort Estimate
• 6.2.14 Risk Management
• 6.3 Project Planning Techniques
• 6.3.1 Critical Path Method
• 6.3.2 Goldratt’s Critical Chain Method
• 6.4 Project Planning Artifacts
• 6.5 Project Planning in Agile Models
• 6.5.1 Iteration Planning
• 6.6 Planning at Project Management Office
• 6.7 Case Study
• 6.7.1 Feature Selection
• 6.7.2 Heart of Planning
• 6.8 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 7 Project Monitoring and Control
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Project Monitoring
• 7.2.1 Monitor against Project Plan
• 7.2.2 Measure Task Progress and Status Reports
• 7.2.3 Identify Deviations
• 7.2.4 Performance Indicators
• 7.2.5 Monitor against Project Schedule
• 7.2.6 Periodic Measurement
• 7.2.7 Earned Value Management
• 7.2.8 Measure Resource Utilization
• 7.2.9 Measure Resource Loading
• 7.2.10 Monitor Skills and Knowledge of Project Team
• 7.2.11 Monitor Risks
• 7.2.12 Monitor Issues
• 7.2.13 Status Reports
• 7.3 Project Control Techniques
• 7.3.1 Resource Leveling
• 7.3.2 Schedule Optimization
• 7.3.3 Corrective Actions against Deviations
• 7.3.4 Corrective Actions against Issues
• 7.3.5 Resource Optimization
• 7.4 Project Monitoring and Control Artifacts
• 7.5 Project Monitoring and Control in Iterative Model
• 7.5.1 Performance Measurements
• 7.5.2 Risks
• 7.6 Case Study
• 7.6.1 Tracking Tools Used
• 7.6.2 Problems Encountered
• 7.7 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 8 Project Closure
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Source Code Management
• 8.3 Project Data Management
• 8.4 Project Closure in Iterative Model
• 8.5 Lessons Learned
• 8.6 Resource Release
• 8.7 Data Structures
• 8.8 Case Study
• 8.9 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• Part II Software Life-Cycle Management
• 9 Introduction to Software Life-Cycle Management
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Software Engineering Management
• 9.3 Software Life-Cycle Management Processes
• 9.3.1 Software Life Cycle in Waterfall Model
• 9.3.2 Software Life Cycle in Iterative Model
• 9.3.2.1 Moving from Waterfall Model
• 9.3.3 Software Life Cycle in Concurrent Engineering Model
• 9.3.4 Software Life-Cycle Processes
• 9.3.4.1 Software Requirements
• 9.3.4.2 Software Design
• 9.3.4.3 Software Build
• 9.3.4.4 Software Testing
• 9.3.4.5 Software Release
• 9.3.4.6 Software Maintenance
• 9.4 Software Life-Cycle Metrics
• 9.5 Work Products
• 9.6 Quality Assurance
• 9.7 Case Study
• 9.8 Chapter Summary
• Exercises
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 10 Software Requirement Management
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Software Requirements Development
• 10.2.1 Develop Requirements
• 10.2.2 Requirement Development Tasks
• 10.3 Software Requirements Management
• 10.3.1 Requirement Change Control
• 10.3.2 Requirement Problems Diagnosis
• 10.4 Requirement Life-Cycle Management
• 10.4.1 Requirement Development and Management in Waterfall Model
• 10.4.2 Iterative Model
• 10.5 Software Requirements Practical Strategy
• 10.6 Software Requirements Artifacts
• 10.7 Software Requirements Quality Control
• 10.8 Case Study
• 10.8.1 Major Components of Appointment Scheduling
• 10.8.2 Loading/Unloading Time Calculation
• 10.8.3 Quality Assurance
• 10.9 Chapter Summary
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 11 Software Design Management
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Software Design Fundamentals
• 11.2.1 Design Types
• 11.2.2 Design Standards
• 11.2.3 Design Activities
• 11.3 Software Design Methods
• 11.3.1 Top Down
• 11.3.2 Bottom Up
• 11.4 Design Version Control
• 11.4.1 Subversions
• 11.5 Design Characteristics
• 11.6 Software Design Techniques
• 11.6.1 Prototypes
• 11.6.2 Structural Models
• 11.6.3 Object-Oriented Design
• 11.6.4 Systems Analysis
• 11.6.5 Entity Relationship Models
• 11.6.6 Design Reuse
• 11.7 Software Design for Internet
• 11.8 Software Design Quality
• 11.9 Concurrent Engineering in Software Design
• 11.10 Design Life-Cycle Management
• 11.11 Module Division (Refactoring)
• 11.12 Module Coupling
• 11.13 Case Study
• 11.13.1 Software Design for Loading Calculation
• 11.13.2 Quality Assurance
• 11.14 Chapter Summary
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 12 Software Construction
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Coding Standards
• 12.2.1 Modularity
• 12.2.2 Clarity
• 12.2.3 Simplicity
• 12.2.4 Reliability
• 12.2.5 Safety
• 12.2.6 Maintainability
• 12.3 Coding Framework
• 12.4 Reviews (Quality Control)
• 12.4.1 Deskchecks (Peer Reviews)
• 12.4.2 Walkthroughs
• 12.4.3 Code Reviews
• 12.4.4 Inspections
• 12.5 Coding Methods
• 12.5.1 Structured Programming
• 12.5.2 Object-Oriented Programming
• 12.5.3 Automatic Code Generation
• 12.5.4 Software Code Reuse
• 12.5.5 Test-Driven Development
• 12.5.6 Pair Programming
• 12.6 Configuration Management
• 12.7 Unit Testing
• 12.8 Integration Testing
• 12.9 Software Construction Artifacts
• 12.10 Software Construction in Iterative Model
• 12.11 Case Study
• 12.11.1 Continuous Integration
• 12.12 Chapter Summary
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 13 Software Testing
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Problems with Traditional Development Model
• 13.3 Verification and Validation
• 13.4 Test Strategy and Planning
• 13.4.1 Test Prioritization
• 13.4.2 Risk Management
• 13.4.3 Effort Estimation
• 13.4.3.1 Test Point Analysis
• 13.5 Test Automation
• 13.5.1 Test Case Execution Automation
• 13.5.2 Test Case Management Automation
• 13.6 Test Project Monitoring and Control
• 13.6.1 Test Case Design
• 13.6.1.1 Test Types
• 13.6.2 Test Case Management
• 13.6.3 Test Bed Preparation
• 13.6.4 Test Case Execution
• 13.6.5 Defect Tracking
• 13.7 Test Reporting
• 13.8 Test Artifacts
• 13.8.1 Management Artifacts
• 13.9 Practical Considerations
• 13.10 Software Testing in Iterative Model
• 13.11 Case Study
• 13.12 Chapter Summary
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 14 Product Release and Maintenance
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Product Release Management
• 14.3 Product Implementation
• 14.4 User Training
• 14.5 Maintenance Introduction
• 14.6 Maintenance Types
• 14.6.1 Corrective
• 14.6.2 Adaptive
• 14.6.3 Perfective
• 14.6.4 Preventive
• 14.7 Maintenance Cost
• 14.8 Maintenance Process
• 14.9 Maintenance Life Cycle
• 14.10 Maintenance Techniques
• 14.10.1 Reengineering
• 14.10.2 Reverse Engineering
• 14.10.3 Forward Engineering
• 14.11 Case Study
• 14.11.1 Software Release
• 14.11.2 Software Maintenance
• 14.12 Chapter Summary
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• PART III Software Engineering Management
• 15 Process Standards Introduction
• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Root Cause of Problems in Software Projects
• 15.3 Solutions for Problems in Software Projects
• 15.4 Standard Process for Software Projects
• 15.4.1 Process Tailoring
• 15.5 Standard Process across Software Projects
• 15.6 Program Management
• 15.7 Portfolio Management
• 15.8 Statistical Process Control on Software Projects
• 15.9 Cost of Nonstandard Processes
• 15.10 Organization Training
• 15.11 Software Project Abandonment
• 15.12 Defect Prevention
• 15.13 Software Project without Process
• 15.14 Process Improvement
• 15.15 Final Word
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 16 Software Process Standards and Process Improvement
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 CMMI Standards
• 16.2.1 CMMI Standards in a Nutshell
• 16.3 ISO Standards
• 16.3.1 ISO Standards in a Nutshell
• 16.4 IEEE Standards
• 16.4.1 IEEE Standards in a Nutshell
• 16.5 Rational Unified Process
• 16.5.1 RUP in a Nutshell
• 16.6 Agile Methodologies
• 16.6.1 Extreme Programming in a Nutshell (Table 16.5)
• 16.7 Test Process Improvement Techniques
• 16.7.1 Deming’s PDCA Technique
• 16.7.2 Test Maturity Model
• 16.7.2.1 Level 1: Initial Level
• 16.7.2.2 Level 2: Definition
• 16.7.2.3 Level 3: Integration
• 16.7.2.4 Level 4: Management and Measurement
• 16.7.2.5 Level 5: Optimize
• 16.7.2.6 Further Developments in TMM
• 16.7.3 Test Process Improvement
• 16.7.4 Critical Testing Process
• 16.7.5 Systematic Test and Evaluation Process
• 16.7.6 Process Improvement Life Cycle
• 16.8 Process Standard Certifications
• 16.8.1 Benefits of Certification
• 16.8.2 How to Apply for a Certification
• 16.8.2.1 Certification Requirements
• 16.8.2.2 Time and Cost of Certification
• 16.8.3 Future of Certifications
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 17 Process Selection
• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 History of Plan-Driven Model
• 17.3 Strengths of Plan-Driven Model
• 17.4 Limitations of Plan-Driven Model
• 17.5 History of Agile Methods
• 17.6 Strengths of Agile Methods
• 17.7 Limitations of Agile Methods
• 17.8 Once and for All
• 17.9 Best Practices for Process Selection
• 17.10 Converting Traditional to Agile Model
• 17.11 Case Study
• Exercise
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• PART IV People Management
• 18 Introduction to People Management
• 18.1 Introduction
• 18.2 People Management
• 18.3 Team Management
• 18.4 Supplier Management
• 18.5 Customer Management
• 18.6 Communication Management
• Review Questions
• 19 Team Management
• 19.1 Introduction
• 19.2 Organization Structure and Policies
• 19.2.1 Project Organization
• 19.2.2 Line of Business Organization
• 19.2.3 Program Management Organization
• 19.2.4 Internal IT Organization Structure
• 19.3 Motivating the Team
• 19.4 Team Effectiveness
• 19.4.1 Appraisals
• 19.4.2 Performance Measurement
• 19.4.3 Job Allocation
• 19.5 Training
• 19.6 Nurturing
• 19.7 Conflict Management
• 19.8 Knowledge Management
• 19.9 Communication Management
• 19.10 Case Study
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 20 Customer Management
• 20.1 Introduction
• 20.2 Customer Expectation Management
• 20.3 Negotiation Management
• 20.4 Rapport Building Management
• 20.5 Reporting Management
• 20.6 Return on Investment
• 20.7 Bottom Line
• 20.8 Case Study
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 21 Supplier Management
• 21.1 Introduction
• 21.2 Supplier Search Management
• 21.2.1 RFP and RFI
• 21.2.2 Supplier Qualifications
• 21.2.3 Supplier Experience
• 21.3 Supplier Agreement Management
• 21.3.1 Short-Term Agreements
• 21.3.2 Long-Term Agreements
• 21.4 Supplier Communication Management
• 21.5 Organization Structure
• 21.6 Account Management
• 21.7 Project Offshore Transition
• 21.8 Case Study
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• PART V Tools and Techniques
• 22 Software Project Management Tools Introduction
• 22.1 Introduction
• 22.2 Compatibility with Environment
• 22.3 Cost of Tool
• 22.4 Data Integration among Tools
• 22.5 Existing Skills on Tools
• 22.6 Tool Obsolescence
• 22.7 Scale of Operation
• Review Questions
• 23 Project Management and Software Life-Cycle Tools
• 23.1 Introduction
• 23.2 Requirement Management Tools
• 23.3 Software Design Management Tools
• 23.3.1 CASE Tools
• 23.3.2 Modeling Tools
• 23.4 Software Build Management Tools
• 23.4.1 Integrated Development Environment Tools
• 23.4.2 Source Code Control Tools
• 23.4.3 Rapid Application Development
• 23.5 Software Testing Management Tools
• 23.5.1 Test Management
• 23.5.2 Defect Tracking
• 23.5.3 Automation Tools
• 23.6 Project Management Tools
• 23.6.1 Project Planning Tools
• 23.6.1.1 Configuration Management Tools
• 23.6.1.2 Communication Management Tools
• Review Questions
• Recommended Readings
• 24 Software Project Templates
• 24.1 Introduction
• 24.2 Software Life-Cycle Template Guidelines
• 24.2.1 Software Requirement Template Guidelines
• 24.2.2 Software Design Template Guidelines
• 24.2.3 Software Build Template Guidelines
• 24.2.4 Software Testing Template Guidelines
• 24.3 Project Management Template Guidelines
• 24.3.1 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Template Guidelines
• 24.3.2 Project Planning Guidelines
• 24.3.3 Project Monitoring and Control Guidelines
• Recommended Readings
• 25 Future Tools and Techniques
• 25.1 Introduction
• 25.2 Software Industry Trends
• 25.2.1 Open Source
• 25.2.2 Application Service Provider
• 25.2.3 Software as a Service
• 25.2.4 Service-Oriented Architecture
• 25.2.5 Intelligent Web Sites
• 25.2.6 Web Services
• 25.2.7 Streaming Media
• 25.2.8 Social Networks
• 25.2.9 Influence of New Trends on Software Industry
• 25.3 Software Requirement Management Tools
• 25.4 Software Design Management Tools
• 25.5 Software Build Management Tools
• 25.5.1 Automatic Code Generator
• 25.5.2 Integrated Development Environment Tools
• 25.5.3 Programming Language
• 25.6 Software Testing Management Tools
• 25.6.1 Test Management
• 25.6.2 Defect Tracking
• 25.6.3 Automation Tools
• 25.6.4 Test Creation Tools
• 25.6.5 Test Coverage Tools
• 25.7 Software Project Management Tools
• Recommended Readings
• Appendix A: CMMI Process Standards
• Appendix B: ISO Standards
• Appendix C: IEEE Standards
• Appendix D: Agile Processes for Software Development
• Appendix E: Impact of Offshoring on Standards
• Appendix F: Review Question Answers
• Index