Chapter 4. Software-Development Fundamentals

Contents

4.1 Management Fundamentals

4.2 Technical Fundamentals

4.3 Quality-Assurance Fundamentals

4.4 Following the Instructions

Related Topics

Rapid-development strategy: Chapter 2

Summary of inspections: Chapter 23

RED AUERBACH, THE LONG-TIME COACH of the Boston Celtics and until recently the winningest coach in the history of professional basketball, created a videotape called "Red on Roundball." Auerbach drives home the point that the key to success in professional basketball is fundamentals. He says at least 20 times that a pass is only a successful pass if someone catches it. The key to successful rebounding is getting the ball. Auerbach's roadmap to eight consecutive NBA championships relied on fundamentals. ...

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