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This book is designed for professionals and students in software engineering or information technology who are interested in understanding the dynamics of software development in order to assess and optimize their own process strategies. It explains how simulation of interrelated technical and social factors can provide a means for organizations to vastly improve their processes. It is structured for readers to approach the subject from different perspectives, and includes descriptive summaries of the best research and applications....

An effective, quantitative approach for estimating and managing software projectsHow many people do I need? When will the quality be good enough for commercial sale? Can this really be done in two weeks? Rather than relying on instinct, the authors of Software Measurement and Estimation offer a new, tested approach that includes the quantitative tools, data, and knowledge needed to make sound estimations.The text begins with the foundations of measurement, identifies the appropriate metrics, and then focuses on techniques and tools for estimating the effort needed to reach a given level of quality and performance for a software project. All the factors that impact estimations are thoroughly examined, giving you the tools needed to regularly adjust an...

An accessible, innovative perspective on using the flexibility of agile practices to increase software quality and profitabilityWhen agile approaches in your organization don't work as expected or you feel caught in the choice between agility and discipline, it is time to stop and think about software development rhythms!Agile software development is a popular development process that continues to reshape philosophies on the connections between disciplined processes and agile practices. In Software Development Rhythms, authors Lui and Chan explain how adopting one practice and combining it with another builds upon the flexibility of agile practices to create a type of "synergy" defined as software development rhythms. The authors demonstrat...

Install SUSE Linux and take advantage of cool new toolsUse OpenOffice.org, go online with Firefox?, set up a wireless LAN, and moreSUSE Linux is gaining popularity everywhere, and you'll soon see why. This friendly guide will help you install and configure the newest version, then help you work with digital media, build a network, get acquainted with Firefox (the super-secure browser that has everybody excited),explore Skype and Linphone Internet phone services, and much more!Discover how to* Set up an Ethernet LAN with wireless access* Use the OpenOffice.org productivity suite* Read newsgroups and use instant messaging* Play music and burn CDs* Secure your SUSE system...

Shows first-time Linux users how to install and use the latest version of the world's most popular Linux distribution, Red HatUpdated to cover the latest features in the Fall 2003 Red Hat releaseGives readers the lowdown on navigating the GNOME graphical user interfaces, working with the OpenOffice.org Desktop Productivity Suite, connecting to the Internet with DSL or cable, setting up a firewall, and more, in a friendly, easy-to-understand styleContains new chapters on using the WINE system to execute Windows applications under Linux and creating a streaming audio serverplus new coverage of using Mozilla to access e-mail and configuring virtual private networksIncludes the Red Hat Linux Fedora Publisher's Edition on one DVD...