Ship It!

A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects



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Price$18.29 - $24.89
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AuthorsJared Richardson, Will Gwaltney, Jr
PublisherThe Pragmatic Programmers
Published2005
Pages224
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaper book / ebook (PDF)
ISBN-100974514047
ISBN-139780974514048
EBook Hardcover Paperback

Many software projects run into trouble, and many never ship at all. Others run like well-oiled machines. This book shows you the basics of how to get your project well on the road to success.

Ship It! bucks current fashion trends and marketing hype; instead, you'll find page after page of solid advice, all tried and tested in the real world: a collection of tips that show you what tools a successful team has to use, and how to use them well. You'll get quick, easy-to-follow advice on modern techniques and when they should be applied.


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