Lean-agile software development : achieving enterprise agility : achieving enterprise agility

Agile techniques have demonstrated immense potential for developing more effective, higher-quality software. However,scaling these techniques to the enterprise presents many challenges. The solution is to integrate the principles and practices of Lean Software Development with Agiles ideology and methods. By doing so, software organizations leverage Leans powerful capabilities for optimizing the whole and managing complex enterprise projects.   A combined Lean-Agile approach can dramatically improve both developer productivity and the softwares business value.In this book, three expert Lean software consultants draw from their unparalleled experience to gather all the insights, knowledge, and new skills you need to succeed with Lean-Agile development.   Lean-Agile Software Development shows how to extend Scrum processes with an Enterprise view based on Lean principles. The authors present crucial technical insight into emergent design, and demonstrate how to apply it to make iterative development more effective. They also identify several common development anti-patterns that can work against your goals, and they offer actionable, proven alternatives.   Lean-Agile Software Development shows how to   Transition to Lean Software Development quickly and successfullyManage the initiation of product enhancementsHelp project managers work together to manage product portfolios more effectivelyManage dependencies across the software development organization and with its partners and colleaguesIntegrate development and QA roles to improve quality and eliminate wasteDetermine best practices for different software development teams   The books companion Web site, www.netobjectives.com/lasd, provides updates, links to related materials, and support for discussions of the books content.