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In this new book, noted software engineers Kent Beck and Martin Fowler show the reader how to properly plan a software development project with XP in mind.

This book assumes only basic knowledge of algorithms and discrete maths, both of which are taught as standard in the first or second year of computer science degree programmes.

Understand the obstacles to "follow-the-sun" software development. Whether you're already involved in a global software project - or expect to be - this book provides the answers that can make the difference between success and failure.

Topics range from the technically challenging formal specifications to managerial issues such as quality and team organization to HCI aspects.

This text applies object-oriented techniques to the entire software development cycle.

Dispenses outstanding guidance on how organisations can develop software with a view to adapting components for reuse. Describes a software reuse methodology which provides a practical framework to support the management of reuse.

"This book provides broad coverage of software engineering for the development of large systems.