Making software what really works, and why we believe it

Many claims are made about how certain tools, technologies, and practices improve software development. But which claims are verifiable, and which are merely wishful thinking? In this book, leading thinkers such as Steve McConnell, Barry Boehm, and Barbara Kitchenham offer essays that uncover the t...

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Other Authors: Oram, Andy, author (author), Oram, Andrew, editor (editor), Wilson, Greg, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Sebastopol : O'Reilly [2011]
Edition:1st ed
Series:Theory in practice
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628326406719
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Summary:Many claims are made about how certain tools, technologies, and practices improve software development. But which claims are verifiable, and which are merely wishful thinking? In this book, leading thinkers such as Steve McConnell, Barry Boehm, and Barbara Kitchenham offer essays that uncover the truth and unmask myths commonly held among the software development community. Their insights may surprise you. Are some programmers really ten times more productive than others?Does writing tests first help you develop better code faster?Can code metrics predict t
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (622 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographic references and index.
ISBN:9781449397760
9781449397890