2The Logic of the Team Software Process

This chapter discusses the introductory Team Software Process and explains how and why it works. It also defines teams, explains how they work, and discusses some common teamwork problems.

Much has been written about teamwork, and there are many examples of good and bad teams. This chapter cannot possibly cover all this material, but it hits the highlights. For further information about teamwork issues, see Chapters 16 and 17. This chapter is only an introduction. As you use the TSPi, you should read each of the book chapters as you encounter the topics it covers. The contents of this chapter are as follows.

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