Introduction to the Team Software Process(SM)

1TSPi Overview

Most industrial software is developed by teams. Thus, to be an effective engineer, you need to be able to work on a team. If you have good sense and a willingness to cooperate, you have the basic equipment to be a successful team member. Team-work, however, is more than just getting along. Teams must plan their projects, track their progress, and coordinate their work. They also must agree on goals, have a common working process, and communicate freely and often.

To meet aggressive schedules and produce high-quality products, practiced teamwork is essential. However, practiced teamwork requires experience and calls for a specific set of skills and methods. This textbook and its accompanying course provide a comprehensive introduction ...