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Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering

Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering

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This open-access book summarizes the knowledge of the 2017 Dagstuhl seminar on productivity in software engineering, which aimed to rethink traditional definitions and measures of productivity. It includes chapters on definitions, core concepts, measuring productivity, best practices, and theories. It is for industry developers, seminar-style courses, and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2019
Publisher: APress


This comprehensive open-access book, Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering, is a compilation of insights gathered during the 2017 Dagstuhl seminar on productivity in software engineering. The seminar brought together community leaders with the aim of challenging traditional definitions and measures of productivity. The outcome of their collective efforts is presented in the form of chapters that cover various aspects of productivity, including definitions, core concepts, guidelines for measuring productivity in specific contexts, best practices, and pitfalls.

The book's concise chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of productivity in software engineering, make it an invaluable resource for readers across diverse fields and industries. Developers seeking to enhance their personal productivity will find practical strategies to overcome common obstacles that hinder progress. Organizations contemplating the development of internal programs for measuring programmer and team productivity will benefit from learning best practices from industry experts and researchers. Additionally, researchers can leverage the book's conceptual frameworks and extensive literature to explore new research directions.

In summary, Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that will help software professionals and researchers optimize their productivity and achieve greater success in their endeavors.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484242209
Edition number: 1st ed.

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