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Increase productivity and quality with Lean development practices

Sebastopol, CA--Based on techniques that revolutionized Japanese
manufacturing, Lean software development can dramatically increase
productivity and quality. Lean principles are being applied successfully
to product design, engineering, the supply chain, and now software
development. With "The Art of Lean Software Development" (O'Reilly, US
$34.99), by Curt Hibbs, Steve Jewett, and Mike Sullivan, you'll learn how
to adopt Lean practices one at a time rather than taking on the entire
methodology at once. As you master each practice, you'll see significant,
measurable results. With this book, you will:

- Understand Lean's origins from Japanese industries and how it applies to
software development
- Learn the Lean software development principles and the five most
important practices in detail
- Distinguish between the Lean and Agile methodologies and understand
their similarities and differences
- Determine which Lean principles you should adopt first, and how you can
gradually incorporate more of the methodology into your process
- Review hands-on practices, including descriptions, benefits, trade-offs,
and roadblocks
- Learn how to sell these principles to management

"The Art of Lean Software Development" is ideal for busy people who want
to improve the development process but can't afford the disruption of a
sudden and complete transformation. The Lean approach has been yielding
dramatic results for decades, and with this book, you can make incremental
changes that will produce immediate benefits.

"This book presents Lean practices in a clear and concise manner so
readers are motivated to make their software more reliable and less costly
to maintain. I recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-follow guide
to transform how the developer views the process of writing good
software." 
-- Bryan Wells, Boeing Intelligence & Security Sytems Mission System

"If you're new to Lean software development and you're not quite sure
where to start, this book will help get your development process going in
the right direction, one step at a time." 
-- John McClenning, software development lead, Aclara

Curt Hibbs has been a consultant to well-known companies like Hewlett
Packard, Intuit, Corel, WordStar, Charles Schwab, Vivendi Universal, and
more. He now works as a Senior Software Engineer for The Boeing Company in
St. Louis.

Steve Jewett is a software developer with The Boeing Company, where he is
involved in the development of network-centric cognitive decision support
systems. He lives near St. Louis, MO.

Mike Sullivan has over 6 years of experience teaching at the university
level, and has spent the last 4 years working with software teams in small
companies and large corporations to drive valuable solutions and improve
team dynamics. He lives in St. Louis, MO.

For more information about the book, including table of contents, index,
author bio, and samples, see:
http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596517311/

The Art of Lean Software Development
Curt Hibbs, Steve Jewett, Mike Sullivan
ISBN: 978-0-596-51731-1, 142 pages, US $34.99
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