Chapter 6: Principles That Guide Practice

Agile methodologies

Approaches that improve flexibility and responsiveness in software development.

Quality control

Embedding quality assessment at every stage of the development process.

Self-organizing team

A collaborative team structure crucial for project success.

Manage Change

Implementing mechanisms for systematically handling changes in project.

Assess Risk

Identifying and planning for potential risks early in the development process.

Divide and Conquer

Breaking down large problems into smaller, manageable parts.

Abstraction

Using different levels of abstraction to simplify complexity in design.

Consistency in Development

Ensuring uniformity across all aspects of software development like UI and code style.

Information Transfer

Paying attention to interfaces and data flow for efficient communication.

Modularity

Creating software modules that are well-structured and functionally independent.

Communication Principles

Guidelines to enhance understanding and collaboration between teams and stakeholders.

Iterative Planning

Recognizing that planning processes require adaptation based on new information.

Good Coding Practices

Following established standards in coding for maintainability and consistency.

Deployment Principles

Key guidelines for delivering software to users effectively and reliably.

High-Quality Software

The standard for software release that should not include known critical bugs.

Structured Principles

Guidelines that govern the efficient and effective practice of software engineering.