Growing Software : Proven Strategies for Managing Software Engineers, Paperba...

Growing Software : Proven Strategies for Managing Software Engineers, Paperback by Testa, Louis, ISBN 1593271832, ISBN-13 9781593271831, Brand New, Free shipping in the USThis guide for engineers promoted to management at small software companies explains how to juggle the day-to-day challenges of running an engineering team. Testa, himself a senior engineering manager at a small software company, gives advice on defining and selling products, building and leading an effective team, working with executives and customers, using product prototypes to bridge the gap between marketing and engineering, and choosing effective development tools. Chapters are in sections on the development team, product and technology, project workflow, and planning for the future. About 30 pages of appendices cover typical software company structures, internationalization issues, and creating a simple workflow diagram. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()