Traditional project management rules do not apply in the software world. Software projects tend to operate in a state of crisis more so than other project types. Accordingly, this book provides guidance for planning and managing a software project, as well as critical advice for regaining control of a project that has been overwhelmed by events. The latest edition of this valuable project management resource will help you:

* Create a comprehensive and effective project plan

* Recognize the early warnings that a software project is heading off track so you can redirect it

* Gather the right people and tools to ensure project success

* Plan, track and control a software project at each critical stage

* Manage software defects to deliver products that meet or exceed quality objectives

* Conduct software reviews, walkthroughs and inspections to spot problems before they turn into crises

* Develop complex systems and manage testing of COTS-intensive systems

* Implement quality frameworks and international standards

* Recover software projects that are suffering from lack of control