This guide for software developers describes the basic principles underlying object-oriented programming and design patterns, beginning with introductory material on object-oriented software development and the limitations of traditional object-oriented design, and ending with an exploration of ten [...]

Agile has become today's dominant software development paradigm, but agile methods remain difficult to measure and improve. Essential Skills for the Agile Developer fills this gap from the bottom up, teaching proven techniques for assessing and optimizing both individual and team agile practices. Wr[...]