This succinct book explains how you can apply the practices of Lean
software development to dramatically increase productivity and quality.
Based on techniques that revolutionized Japanese manufacturing, Lean
principles are being applied successfully to product design,
engineering, the supply chain, and now software development. With The
Art of Lean Software Development, 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
