Creating Software

It is no secret that IT projects are less than a roaring success most of the time. However, when you start to look at the numbers around success rates and reasons for overruns it gets scary. The problems we face are not new. There have been IT projects documented for over a half-century. There is nothing scary about IT projects on their own; we just need to face the everyday struggles and address them to improve success rates. This book helps you dodge the average numbers and create your project on schedule and on budget. It is perfect for first-time software creators that are not sure about the process. However, it is also a great reference for seasoned veterans that want to make sure their next project has the best chance to be successful. The entire process from kicking off your project through requirements, design, and implementation are covered with a series of checklists and templates. As it walks you through the experience there are best practices presented as well as hints for making your vision into a reality.