{"product_id":"specification-by-example-how-successful-teams-deliver-the-right-software","title":"Specification by Example: How Successful Teams Deliver the Right Software","description":"Summary\nSpecification by Example is an emerging practice for creating software based on realistic examples, bridging the communication gap between business stakeholders and the dev teams building the software. In this book, author Gojko Adzic distills interviews with successful teams worldwide, sharing how they specify, develop, and deliver software, without defects, in short iterative delivery cycles.\n\nAbout the Technology\nSpecification by Example is a collaborative method for specifying requirements and tests. Seven patterns, fully explored in this book, are key to making the method effective. The method has four main benefits: it produces living, reliable documentation; it defines expectations clearly and makes validation efficient; it reduces rework; and, above all, it assures delivery teams and business stakeholders that the software that's built is right for its purpose.\n\nAbout the Book\nThis book distills from the experience of leading teams worldwide effective ways to specify, test, and deliver software in short, iterative delivery cycles. Case studies in this book range from small web startups to large financial institutions, working in many processes including XP, Scrum, and Kanban.\n\nThis book is written for developers, testers, analysts, and business people working together to build great software.\n\nPurchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.\n\nWhat's Inside\nCommon process patterns How to avoid bad practices Fitting SBE in your process 50+ case studies\n===============================================\nTable of Contents\nPart 1 Getting started Part 2 Key process patterns Part 3 Case studies Key benefits Key process patterns Living documentation Initiating the changes Deriving scope from goals Specifying collaboratively Illustrating using examples Refining the specification Automating validation without changing specifications Validating frequently Evolving a documentation system uSwitch RainStor Iowa Student Loan Sabre Airline Solutions ePlan Services Songkick Concluding thoughts\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1617290084\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1617290084.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Adzic, Gojko\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41580489441338,"sku":"DBV.1617290084.G","price":16.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1617290084-0.jpg?v=1785996215","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/specification-by-example-how-successful-teams-deliver-the-right-software","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}