Today I am continuing a series of posts in which I will be reviewing some of the books which are related to the development of quality software. They may be specific to a certain technology or a software development methodology.
Software Craftsmanship: The New Imperative
Some of the topics covered include:
- Understanding customer requirements
- Identifying when a project may go off track
- Selecting software craftsmen for a particular project
- Designing goals for application development
- Managing software craftsmen
The most important aspect of the book is the questioning of the popular Software Engineering approach to development and how Software Craftsmanship differs. It all boils down to valuing the people over process.
This book appeals to me so strongly because it reflects the reality of my own experience. The highest quality software (maintainable, bug free, simple design, and providing the most value to the user) I have seen developed has always been done by small teams with strong craftsmen leadership. I think Pete also does a good job of emphasizing how important it is to create the proper environment for fostering the craft of software development.
Do you have a copy of Software Craftsmanship: The New Imperative
