This book leads the reader through a detailed, step-by-step process to run a successful project using object technology. KEY TOPICS: It describes an iterative development process for managing object-oriented (O-O) development efforts, an O-O development methodology to develop quality software, and O-O software development phases setting the framework for the entire effort. A practitioner's book designed to help those who develop and deliver software systems, it is specifically aimed at development managers, architects, class programmers, application programmers, testers, information developers, and human factors staff.
An iterative development process and an object-oriented development methodology are covered in this book. The process described is primarily for the managing of object-oriented development efforts and includes concerns such as scheduling and milestone completion. The methodology described is a series of steps used to develop quality software. It focuses on objects in the users' world and how to accurately model them. Managers of software development groups, business analysts and software developers should benefit from this book. It should enable them to develop software in a manner that directly models the users' business and adapts well to change.