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Rapid Development

Format: Paperback
Author: Steve McConnell
ReleaseDate: 02 July, 1996
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Rating:

Very useful book for the professional developer or manager

Lessons learned are well backed up with references to multiple independent and academic studies. Well written to be both readable and a good reference.
There is a lot here that would benefit every software development project.

Should be read, re-read, and memorized
It's that good. This book should be read, re-read, memorized, and used by anyone involved in the planning, management, development, or deployment of software. Steve McConnell presents a succinct, well organized collection of the lessons learned and best practices in software engineering over the last three decades. .

Bible of project management
Originally I was confused by the title that seemed to indicate another super methodology that promised heavens. I have bought this book occasionally because of the well-known name of Steve McConnell. No need to say that I was skeptical about it. Do not look at the title, although this book emphasizes its value for the fast paced projects, it is THE BOOK on project management as a whole. In general, the book comprises practical knowledge of generations of project managers. Do not miss your chance to get it now easy in few days what took some people's life time to learn! Amidst lots of practical examples, you will also find an exciting style and lots of must-know suggestions on small, middle and large size projects. I believe that any project manager must read this book if she/he has not done it yet. In addition to what is covered in the book, the author provides lots of links and references in case you need to explore the area in more detail. The time you will save after reading this book is worth much, much more than this book costs.