Introduction to the Personal Software Process(sm)

This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a handson introduction to basicdisciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to anyintroductory ... » 

This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a handson introduction to basicdisciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to anyintroductory programming or softwareengineering text Humphrey provides herethe practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software ProcessPSP into college and university curricula. The book may also be adapted foruse in industrial training or for selfimprovement by practicing softwareengineers. Applying the books exercises to their course assignments studentslearn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of theirwork good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers.The book is supported by its own electronic supplement which includesspreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructors package isalso available. By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies studentscan avoid or overcome the popular hacker ethic that leads to so many badhabits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competentprofessional work without as now is common expensive retraining and years ofexperience. «