Rapid Development - Steve McConnell

This book was the recommended text for a course I took this year on software project management. Unlike most textbooks of this sort, the book has a very readable style, the book never becomes too technical. The facts presented in the book are backed up by data taken from numerous studies. McConnell is a software consultant, who has worked for Microsoft among others. Indeed, this book is published by Microsoft Press, its just a shame they couldn't use this book to improve the quality of some of their own software! The book takes you through all the key elements required for rapid development of software products. It's surprising how much of ...  Read the complete review