The first book to cover Agile Modeling, a new modeling technique
created specifically for XP projects eXtreme Programming (XP) has
created a buzz in the software development community-much like
Design Patterns did several years ago. Although XP presents a
methodology for faster software development, many developers find
that XP does not allow for modeling time, which is critical to
ensure that a project meets its proposed requirements. They have
also found that standard modeling techniques that use the Unified
Modeling Language (UML) often do not work with this methodology. In
this innovative book, Software Development columnist Scott Ambler
presents Agile Modeling (AM)-a technique that he created for
modeling XP projects using pieces of the UML and Rational's Unified
Process (RUP). Ambler clearly explains AM, and shows readers how to
incorporate AM, UML, and RUP into their development projects with
the help of numerous case studies integrated throughout the book.
* AM was created by the author for modeling XP projects-an
element lacking in the original XP design
* The XP community and its creator have embraced AM, which should
give this book strong market acceptance
Companion Web site at www.agilemodeling.com features updates,
links to XP and AM resources, and ongoing case studies about agile
modeling.
Autorentext
SCOTT W. AMBLER is President and a senior consultant of Ronin International (www.ronin-intl.com), a software services consulting firm that specializes in software process mentoring and object/component-based software architecture and development. Scott is the author and/or coauthor of numerous books and also coeditor, with Larry Constantine, of the Unified Process series from CMP Books. Scott is a contributing editor with Software Development magazine and a columnist with IBM developerWorks. Scott has spoken at UML World, Software Development, OOPSLA, Object Expo, Java Expo, and Application Development.
Klappentext
"In Agile Modeling, Scott Ambler captures the spirit of skillfully applying the UML, patterns, and more-the balance between too much and too little."
-Craig Larman
Extreme Programming (XP) and the Unified Process (UP) have both caused quite a sensation in the software development community. Although XP offers a methodology for faster software development, many developers find that it does not explicitly include modeling time, which is crucial to ensure that a project meets its proposed requirements. UP developers, on the other hand, have found that the UP approach to modeling is too documentation-intensive and top heavy, thus impeding progress.
Enter Agile Modeling (AM)-- a unique methodology specifically designed to enhance your modeling efforts on software development projects.
In this innovative book, Scott Ambler reviews how to:
* Model on an XP project without detracting from its fast-moving and agile software development approach
* Simplify the modeling disciplines/workflows of the UP without losing any of the true benefits of those disciplines
* Use modeling to explore an issue or to facilitate communication
* Effectively apply the UML, and extend it with other methodologies, to meet your real-world development needs
* Reduce the documentation burden on your project by writing agile documents
* Use simple modeling tools, such as index cards and whiteboards, and know when to use complex CASE tools
* Rethink your approach to work areas, modeling teams, and modeling sessions
The companion Web site includes updates to the book, links to XP and AM resources, and ongoing case studies about AM.
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Zusammenfassung
The first book to cover Agile Modeling, a new modeling technique created specifically for XP projects eXtreme Programming (XP) has created a buzz in the software development community-much like Design Patterns did several years ago. Although XP presents a methodology for faster software development, many developers find that XP does not allow for modeling time, which is critical to ensure that a project meets its proposed requirements. They have also found that standard modeling techniques that use the Unified Modeling Language (UML) often do not work with this methodology. In this innovative book, Software Development columnist Scott Ambler presents Agile Modeling (AM)-a technique that he created for modeling XP projects using pieces of the UML and Rational's Unified Process (RUP). Ambler clearly explains AM, and shows readers how to incorporate AM, UML, and RUP into their development projects with the help of numerous case studies integrated throughout the book.
- AM was created by the author for modeling XP projects-an element lacking in the original XP design
- The XP community and its creator have embraced AM, which should give this book strong market acceptance
Companion Web site at www.agilemodeling.com features updates, links to XP and AM resources, and ongoing case studies about agile modeling.
Inhalt
Foreword xi
Preface xiii
Part One Introduction to Agile Modeling 1
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
Enter Agile Software Development 6
Agile Modeling 8
The SWA Online Case Study 17
A Brief Overview of this Book 18
Chapter 2 Agile Modeling Values 19
Communication 20
Simplicity 21
Feedback 22
Courage 23
Humility 25
Beyond Motherhood and Apple Pie 26
Chapter 3 Core Principles 27
Software Is Your Primary Goal 28
Enabling the Next Effort Is Your Secondary Goal 28
Travel Light 29
Assume Simplicity 29
Embrace Change 30
Incremental Change 31
Model with a Purpose 31
Multiple Models 32
Quality Work 34
Rapid Feedback 35
Maximize Stakeholder Investment 37
Why Core Principles? 37
Chapter 4 Supplementary Principles 38
Content Is More Important Than Representation 38
Everyone Can Learn from Everyone Else 41
Know Your Models 41
Local Adaptation 42
Open and Honest Communication 42
Work with People's Instincts 42
Benefiting from These Principles 43
Chapter 5 Core Practices 44
Practices for Iterative and Incremental Modeling 45
Practices for Effective Teamwork 52
Practices That Enable Simplicity 56
Practices for Validating Your Work 58
Chapter 6 Supplementary Practices 60
Practices to Improve Your Productivity 61
Practices for Agile Documentation 64
Practices Concerning Your Motivation 68
Really Good Ideas 71
How to Schedule AM Practices on Your Project 72
Chapter 7 Order from Chaos: How the AM Practices Fit Together 73
The Core Practices 73
The Supplementary Practices 76
How the Categories Relate to One Another 77
Chaos and Order: Chaordic 79
Looking Ahead 80
Part Two Agile Modeling in Practice 81
Chapter 8 Communication 83
How Do We Communicate? 84
Factors That Affect Communication 85
Communication and Agile Modeling 86
Effective Communication 87
Chapter 9 Nurturing an Agile Culture 89
Overcome the Misconceptions That Surround Modeling 89
Think Small 95
Loosen Up a Bit 96
Rigidly Support Rights and Responsibilities 97
Rethink Presentations to Project Stakeholders 98