Publisher's Synopsis
The complete software developer's guide to surviving projects that are 'doomed to fail.' In the course of a career, practically every software developer and manager will encounter projects with outrageous staffing, scheduling, budgeting, or feature constraints: projects that seem destined to fail. In the wake of re-engineering, such 'Death March' projects have become a way of life in many organizations. * Surviving projects that are 'doomed to fail' ! * Negotiating the best deal up-front. * Managing people and setting priorities. * Choosing tools and technologies. * When it's time to walk away. Now, best-selling author Edward Yourdon brings his unique technology and management insights to the worst IS projects, showing how to maximize your chances of success-and, if nothing else, how to make sure your career survives them. Yourdon walks step-by-step through the entire project life cycle, showing both managers and developers how to deal with the politics of 'Death March' projects-and how to make the most of the available resources, including people, tools, processes, and technology.;Learn how to negotiate for the flexibility you need, how to set priorities that make sense-and when to simply walk away. Discover how to recognize the tell-tale signs of a 'Death March' project-or an organization that breeds them. If youve ever been asked to do the impossible, Death March is the book you've been waiting for.
