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5 | A wonderful, friendly "How-to" for new web developers | There are a plethora of books on web site design, too many of which contain advanced techniques for experienced web designers. This one is perfect for the new developer, especially if he or she is developing a small e-commerce system for small or side business use.<br />The authors focus on the user experience and how... | [] | 0735711186 | 0735711186 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,571,995,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Basic, but with sound approach | This is a relatively basic book on using key performance metrics. The foundation of the approach is TQM, with a nice focus on how to use associated techniques to gather, analyze and manage the metrics. Some of the material is wrapped in "Quantum Performance" and its associated measurement matrix. The terminology and ap... | [] | 0814450733 | 0814450733 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,542,140,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Idea sourcebook | This pamphlet-size book is a fast-paced survey of tools and techniques for capturing the voice of the customer and using that voice to design products and services.<br />Some familiarity with TQM and quality techniques will be necessary to use this book effectively. The main focus of the book is quality function deploy... | [] | 1563270927 | 1563270927 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,536,233,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Keys to teamwork and collaboration | This book augments the author's "Visualizing Project Management" (ISBN 047135760X), which I consider to be one of the best books about project management.<br />The reason why I consider this book to be invaluable is in the collection of techniques and models that foster or directly support collaboration and c... | [] | 0471269247 | 0471269247 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,521,095,000 | 2 | false |
5 | One of the best in my personal reference library | This is one of a handful of books on performance metrics I recommend to peers and clients. The author starts with one of the most cogent set of reasons for measuring performance that I've read. These reasons are compelling, reinforced with realistic examples, and clearly articulated. He then briefly discusses the art ... | [] | 1574440993 | 1574440993 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,519,119,000 | 8 | true |
5 | Convergence of two critical success factors | This book is an update to the author's earlier work in the convergence of risk management and quality as keys to successful software development and delivery.<br />What makes this book worthwhile to software engineering managers, applications delivery teams, project managers and proposal teams is the seamless way Ould ... | [] | 047199782X | 047199782X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,517,229,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Unique - and a fun read | To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner.<br />This book is like that person. M... | [] | 0595256791 | 0595256791 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,438,366,000 | 21 | true |
4 | Somewhat out-of-date but still valuable | This book laid the foundation of the author's later book titled "Managing Software Quality and Business Risk" (ISBN 0471926280). There are a few differences between this and the later work, and if you are among the target audience - service provider or development contractor - getting this book is a worthwhi... | [] | 0471926280 | 0471926280 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,405,607,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Takes intermediate developers to the next level | This book is an ideal text for providing intermediate-level web developers with a solid grounding in architectural principles and more advanced techniques. Before going into why I like this book I do want to offer one caveat - the authors' approach is towards the Model-View-Controller paradigm, and is based on Java St... | [] | 0471486566 | 0471486566 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,401,892,000 | 28 | false |
5 | Wide contemporary application | This book is based on papers written by an array of experts in all component-based sub disciplines, and cover the full spectrum of topics. Organization of the book is seven areas, each of which contains relevant papers that start at the general level and segue to specifics. Readers new to component-based software engin... | [] | 1580533272 | 1580533272 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,398,596,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Much needed convergence of disciplines | When an industry expert and noted CM author such as Alexis Leon awards this book 5-stars you are assured that it's worth reading. I found this book to be unique in that it ties together two separate, but related, disciplines that share common goals, but diverge in terminology and approach.<br />The team of authors dem... | [] | 1580534988 | 1580534988 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,391,756,000 | 9 | false |
5 | Page turner tech book? You bet! | The top two software testing books that I recommend are Systematic Software Testing (ISBN 1580535089), and this gem. Whereas the first book gives a complete process and accompanying practices, this one focuses on a collection of highly effective techniques that every test professional should have in his or her toolbox... | [] | 158053791X | 158053791X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,352,642,000 | 39 | false |
5 | Complete survey of approaches for all SDLCs | This book lives up to its title by providing principles and practices. What makes it so special to the CM and SCM community is the thorough treatment of the subject in the large, and the attention the author pays to special needs and issues with respect to viewpoints.<br />In the large this book is a tutorial on confi... | [] | 0321117662 | 0321117662 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,347,566,000 | 7 | true |
5 | Pragmatic addition to body of knowledge | I've used a number of approaches to architecture, including the Zachman Framework, the RUP 4+1, SEI's ATAM, and a plethora of others. I was skeptical that this book was going to add anything of value to the art and practice of architecture. I was wrong. This book gives a realistic approach to architecture. Better, wi... | [] | 0131473794 | 0131473794 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,343,398,000 | 39 | true |
5 | High-level & contextual w/multi audiences | This is a book of concepts and context that clearly explains what web services are and are not. If you are seeking a technical book with how to approaches this is not it. It is also not a book about architecture or low-level technical details.<br />I like the way Mr. Kaye divides the book into intended audiences, and ... | [] | 1881378241 | 1881378241 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,087,315,020,000 | 22 | false |
5 | Packed with wisdom and answers | Centralization vs. decentralization is one of the most common problems which occupy senior management, especially when cost-cutting measures or performance shortfalls from internal service providers are drivers. This book will clarify the key issues and provide decision makers with facts, clearly articulated reasons to... | [] | 0964163535 | 0964163535 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,086,303,409,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Clear, straightforward and on the mark! | I recently finished reading (and reviewing) Nicholas Carr's insightful book titled, "Does IT Matter? Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage" (ISBN 1591394449). In that book Carr accurately identified common problems with IT, but offered no real solutions. I next read this book and... | [] | 0964163527 | 0964163527 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,086,118,899,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Substantially valuable with some gaps | First, the positive points of this book:<br />- it focuses on a narrow, but important, topic (production control and production acceptance)<br />- a solid case is made for a parallel QA function for infrastructure instead of relying exclusively on QA for applications<br />- the case studies and checklists provided are ... | [] | 0130659002 | 0130659002 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,086,024,154,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Interesting approach for advanced practitioners | The STRIM (Systematic Technique for Role & Interaction Modelling) approach provided in this book is a straightforward method for capturing and modeling business processes. The book completely and thoroughly covers how to model and analyze business processes, starting with a well-written overview of concepts, then ... | [] | 0471953520 | 0471953520 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,083,204,792,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Effective and proven method | The entire approach given in this book is consistent enough with Information Mapping® that it can serve as a guide to learning that highly effective technique on your own.<br />I was trained in Information Mapping® in 2000 and have used the principles to excellent advantage since then. More importantly, those techniqu... | [] | 0815514913 | 0815514913 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,231,918,000 | 31 | false |
5 | Superb resource for small/medium business sites | This book is one of the most clearly written and objective resources to small to medium business site managers and marketing staff that I've read. It does not bog the reader down in esoteric approaches to web analytics - those expensive solutions used by the Fortune 1000 - nor does it approach the subject from a purel... | [] | 1904151183 | 1904151183 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,099,158,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Info & approach have wide application | Although written by an intelligence professional, this amazing book contains an approach to analyzing, assessing and distilling data into usable information that is applicable to any industry or job.<br />The theme of the book is how to discern salient information from barrage of data, and how to effectively present an... | [] | 0916159302 | 0916159302 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,096,121,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Brief-but complete-description of MOF essentials | If you are in a Microsoft-centric shop and want to remain consistent with Microsoft's approach to operations and infrastructure management this guide will get you quickly up-to-speed. Note that the MOF is based in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and is substantially aligned to it.<br />The guide is an 88-page, s... | [] | 9077212108 | 9077212108 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,090,569,000 | 7 | false |
5 | Process-oriented approach suitable as corp guide | This book is worth every penny because it's thorough, logically sequenced, and does not go off on tangents. It remains focused on business case development and presentation as a process, and this is what separates it from a myriad of other books on the subject.<br />Highlights include a straightforward explanation of ... | [] | 1929500017 | 1929500017 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,065,543,000 | 14 | false |
5 | An IT view of a remarkable book | Although this book is applicable to any internal service in an enterprise, I'm addressing the value of this book from an IT perspective. In a nutshell, this book provides in 110 pages more information about how to go about getting control over IT spending and governance than a pile of other books I've read.<br />What ... | [] | 1892606186 | 1892606186 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,061,887,000 | 3 | false |
5 | The authors "get it" | Despite contrived terminology, such as "digitization", this book truly lives up to its title because the authors provide both a blueprint for services in today's economy, and a roadmap for making it happen. The authors stay focused on business instead of technology. More importantly, they show how to shed out... | [] | 0321150392 | 0321150392 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,082,058,132,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Solid college text + real world reference | Although written as a college text (the publisher also has instructor manual, syllabus and discussion guidelines, and test material), this book sufficiently reflects real world SQA to be used by working practitioners. My review focus is on the latter use.<br />Chapters that will be of interest to real world SQA include... | [] | 0201709457 | 0201709457 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,081,874,274,000 | 18 | false |
5 | Excellent secondary text on architecture | This book describes the Open Group's Architecture Framework, which is a structured approach to developing an architecture based on a sequence of steps outlined in their architecture development method.<br />The book sets the context for architecture in general in the first three chapters, covering an introduction to te... | [] | 0387951326 | 0387951326 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,081,849,124,000 | 11 | false |
5 | Provides tools/techniques to assess SPI value | It's a safe bet that most readers who are interested in determining the return on investment of a software process improvement initiative have stumbled upon the author's web site at one point. The material that comprises this excellent book is a distillation of Mr. Rico's extensive work in this area, and is one of the... | [] | 193215924X | 193215924X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,080,339,854,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Augments official docs & adds realistic approach | Although you can obtain the full and most up-to-date documentation for Common Criteria from NIST's Computer Security Resource Center (see ASIN B0001O48Y4), wading through it and transforming the information into an approach is a daunting task. This book distills the Common Criteria key elements and shows how to employ ... | [] | 0849314046 | 0849314046 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,080,335,672,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Excellent book; approach Zachman Framework w/caution | This is more of a "What" than a "How" book, and it does clearly [if somewhat verbosely] describe the Zachman Framework. It also provides implementation advice (the "How"), but that information is not as clearly laid out as it is in "Enterprise Architecture Planning" (ISBN 047159... | [] | 0619064463 | 0619064463 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,080,330,211,000 | 27 | false |
5 | Interesting integration of two major quality frameworks | This book is also available as an e-book (see ISBN B0000AJ68G). Regardless of which format you choose, the content is one of the best descriptions of ISO 9001:2000 and the CMMI - and how to use them as an integrated approach to achieve a high level of capability maturity.<br />The authors provide a summary of process ... | [] | 1580534872 | 1580534872 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,080,161,117,000 | 6 | false |
5 | More convenient & easier to use than official docs | This book does two things well - (1) provides an overview of the CMMI and its benefits, and (2) covers the process areas in detail, with advice on how to institutionalize them. This is not a 'how to implement' book, and is best suited for anyone who wants to learn about the CMMI or who is working in a CMMI organizatio... | [] | 0321154967 | 0321154967 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,080,110,181,000 | 23 | false |
5 | Raises the bar in business case development | I have a pile of books that address the same subject and would not have picked this one up if a colleague had not persistently badgered me into reading it. Instead of yet another tome on business cases, ROI and value, I discovered what to me is the absolute best book on the following three areas:<br />(1) business case... | [] | 0471227331 | 0471227331 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,914,416,000 | 17 | false |
5 | Unexpected gem - read before leaping! | If you're expecting a book that shows how to implement the CMMI, or even one that gushes about its benefits you're in for a surprise. Yes, this book does show how to achieve process improvement by using the CMMI as a model, but it differs greatly from the recipe approaches of similar books that will have you marching ... | [] | 0849321093 | 0849321093 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,911,091,000 | 44 | false |
5 | Complete, consistent with SEI & realistic | If you want to truly understand the CMMI, its benefits, and a frank discussion of the challenges you'll encounter when implementing it, this book is worth its weight in gold.<br />First, it distills all of the information you can freely download from SEI (see ASIN B0000Y4PCA) into a more manageable volume that is seque... | [] | 0849316545 | 0849316545 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,905,882,000 | 18 | false |
5 | Unique and on the mark | This book, especially if used in conjunction with the author's web site (see ASIN B0000C7RBX), is one of the most valuable additions to the IT security profession that I've read. My reasons for making this bold statement include:<br />- The book provides a coherent and focused approach to developing and implementing a... | [] | 0471211656 | 0471211656 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,829,070,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Merges tools & process + sound SLM practices | This book addresses service level management at the tools level, but does not lose sight of the service and support delivery aspects of SLM as a discipline. This is a refreshing change from related books that focus on QoS, tools and instrumentation, and other technical details while skimming over the business objectiv... | [] | 158705079X | 158705079X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,684,967,000 | 0 | false |
5 | May be the only book on the topic; also applies to web svcs. | This book provides a thorough and detailed discussion of the key differences between testing and QA for 'monolithic' or integrated software, and component-based software engineering.<br />The distinction is important because while the reason to go with a component-based approach is reusability and leveraging developer ... | [] | 1580534805 | 1580534805 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,649,709,000 | 7 | false |
5 | A significant contribution to the software QA profession | Before proceeding you need to know that this book is specific to the Microsoft .NET environment, and is not a general book on test automation. That said, this is possibly one of the most important books recently published on the subject for those who develop for Microsoft technologies. Moreover, the tool it leads you ... | [] | 0782143202 | 0782143202 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,639,613,000 | 16 | false |
5 | Book that spawned a core business approach | This book is a seminal work that has significantly affected the way businesses frame and execute strategy.<br />In a nutshell, the authors show you how to view your business strategy, drivers and key indicators in four dimensions - financial, external (customer satisfaction), internal (processes) and learning/growth. ... | [] | 0875846513 | 0875846513 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,636,850,000 | 15 | false |
5 | Focused info for developers more than security pros | This book is similar in many respects to Web Hacking: Attacks and Defense (ISBN 0201761769). While that book was aimed at security professionals who needed to understand the exposures and vulnerabilities in web systems that were commonly exploited by the bad guys and gals, this book is aimed more at developers.<br />L... | [] | 0470857447 | 0470857447 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,515,321,000 | 18 | false |
5 | Amazing general resource despite vendor-centric approach | I don't normally find value in general topic books that use a specific product to illustrate concepts; however, this book is an exception. The authors thoroughly cover all of the issues associated with back-up and recovery, including those related to business continuity, disaster recovery, and the affect that back-up a... | [] | 0471227145 | 0471227145 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,484,316,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Major facelift to earlier book - worth looking at | This book is largely based on the authors' 1992 work titled, "Information Management: Organization, Management and Control of Computer Processing" (ISBN 0135537770). It rectifies some of the weaknesses of that book; i.e., out-of-date information, and retains the parts that are relevant to modern systems and ... | [] | 0750626569 | 0750626569 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,479,495,000 | 0 | false |
5 | One of the best books on the subject! | I've read a stack of books related to this subject, and this is one of two books that I think hit the bullseye and that I recommend to peers and clients (the other is Value-Driven IT Management, ISBN 0750659254).<br />What I most like about this book is the highly focused, clearly defined approach to transforming strat... | [] | 0471491918 | 0471491918 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,475,589,000 | 29 | false |
4 | Gems among the archaic - worth reading | By computer book standards this text, first published in 1992, is ancient. Indeed, some of the information and methods are outdated to the point of being quaint; however, parts of this book are not only relevant today, but the information imparted is hard to find elsewhere. Reasons why parts of this book are still val... | [] | 0135537770 | 0135537770 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,473,284,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Practical and rich with information on the subject | This book is a coherent collection of articles covering the whys, whats and hows of applying software metrics. Unlike other books that are actually compendiums, this one reads and is structured as though a single author wrote it. Moreover, it is not high-level theory, but a practical book that thoroughly explains how ... | [] | 0818676450 | 0818676450 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,468,952,000 | 3 | false |
5 | For advanced practitioners only - not a 'how to' book | This book is for advanced practitioners seeking ideas and best practices. It is not a 'how to' book, or even an overview of SCM and CM, but a collection of findings from the European Experience Exchange (EUREX) project.<br />The book is divided into three parts:<br />PART I covers how the topic relates to software proc... | [] | 3540417850 | 3540417850 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,465,609,000 | 2 | false |
5 | High-level with strategic, proactive goals | Because this book is ostensibly aimed at managers and executives do not expect technical details or a discussion at the tactical, day-to-day level. Instead, this book will give busy managers who are removed from hands on security tasks and details of the underlying technologies the knowledge they need to be conversant ... | [] | 0471072982 | 0471072982 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,428,323,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Section Two is reason to buy this book | This book is divided into two sections, the first covering basis software engineering topics ranging from discovery and inception tasks, such as performing a cost benefit analysis and requirements management, to managing software maintenance. This section covers the basics, but has no material that would distinguish i... | [] | 0849314798 | 0849314798 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,423,537,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Clearly explained management overview | This book is best suited for IT managers whose jobs have removed them from the details of technology, and project managers who have high level technical backgrounds, but are given e-business projects to manager. As such, don't expect to find in-depth details or revelations that would primarily interest the technical s... | [] | 0750657510 | 0750657510 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,422,542,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Excellent compendium - some material outdated | This book is a compendium of monographs, each written by an industry expert, that cover all major topic areas in the development life cycle. It is divided into twelve sections ranging from Management and Planning to Post Development Administration. While the monographs have been carefully grouped, and the book benefi... | [] | 0849398223 | 0849398223 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,420,727,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Best book on SCM (and CM) I own | If I could use only one of the stack of SCM books I own to guide me through an implementation and serve as reference this book would be it. The reasons for this bold statement are:<br />- it's comprehensive in coverage, starting with an in-depth introduction that clearly explains software configuration management as a... | [] | 0849319765 | 0849319765 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,417,705,000 | 13 | false |
5 | Don't design (or update) your web site without this book | This book is one of the best books on web site design I've read - and I've read quite a few. New and experienced web masters will find a plethora of tips and techniques covering every facet from how to display error messages that are both meaningful and don't get lost on the page, to ensuring that search engines on yo... | [] | 073571410X | 073571410X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,079,029,805,000 | 53 | false |
5 | Much needed book for Development and Service orgs | This is a much needed book for ISVs and other organizations involved in software development because ISO 9001:2000 lays the foundation for larger scale quality initiatives, such as attaining CMM levels 2 and above. More importantly, it not only dispells any misconceptions about ISO 9001 by providing up-to-date informat... | [] | 0873895940 | 0873895940 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,974,891,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent continuation or Whittaker's earlier book | James Whittaker has taken the approach and the tools he introduced in [[ASIN:0201796198 How to Break Software: A Practical Guide to Testing W/CD]], and has teamed with coauthor Herbert Thompson to adapt them to security testing. In this book the software under test (or attack, since that is the underlying approach) is ... | [] | 0321194330 | 0321194330 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,647,661,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Time-saver and augments "The Help Desk Audit" book | If you've purchased "The Help Desk Audit: Blueprint for Success" (0974080802), or you're an experienced help desk consultant seeking a ready-made set of tools this collection of documents is invaluable.<br />First, if you have purchased the book you'll save literally dozens of hours because you will not need ... | [] | 0974080810 | 0974080810 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,643,257,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Essential resource for help desk managers (and consultants) | If you manage help desk or service desk operations this book is an essential tool for achieving the best possible level of efficiency and customer satisfaction. I recommend also getting the companion CD titled, "The Help Desk Audit Toolkit" (ISBN 0974080810), which contains the forms and other artifacts used... | [] | 0974080802 | 0974080802 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,642,589,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Practical aspects of business rules | Although this book's title may lead you to believe it is solely about developing a business rules engine, it is much more. First, to answer the question that developers may want to know about the book - yes, there is code and it can be downloaded from the web site that supports the book. However, in my opinion, the r... | [] | 1558609180 | 1558609180 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,633,471,000 | 43 | false |
5 | Ahead of its time - especially relevant today | When this book was first published nearly four years ago from the date of this review, it addressed a narrow niche - managing virtual teams in large-scale engineering projects. Moreover, the book is more biased towards product management than project management, although there is considerable overlap in the two domain... | [] | 1574442988 | 1574442988 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,610,019,000 | 3 | false |
5 | A primary resource from one of the industry experts | This book is probably the most important of the handful of business rules literature available. Not only is the author is one of the true experts in the field who is a prolific writer of articles on the topic as well as co-developer of related tools, but the book is the most comprehensive work on the nuts and bolts of... | [] | 0201788934 | 0201788934 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,605,778,000 | 18 | false |
5 | Essential reading for developers and QA pros | Many readers and reviewers view this book as a security text, which it is. However, the main value in my opinion is to the software testing/QA community and to developers working in environments using either agile methods or Extreme Programming.<br /><br />For the software testing and QA community the book is a ready-m... | [] | 0201786958 | 0201786958 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,511,893,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Effective as individual resource or training tool | This is a book of combined wisdom and advice ranging from automated testing to how to think like a tester. What makes it unique is the way the wisdom is imparted and advice given by exhaustively dissecting key pitfalls in all of the key areas of testing, then reinforcing them with lessons and examples.<br />As an indi... | [] | 0471081124 | 0471081124 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,508,748,000 | 13 | false |
5 | Workable approach to IT value delivery & packed with info | Some background is required before proceeding with a detailed review of this book. First, this book addresses a topic that occupies IT managers and corporate executives - how to demonstrate the value it IT to the business. Second, there are numerous approaches used in most large enterprises (and more than a few mediu... | [] | 0750659254 | 0750659254 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,393,146,000 | 12 | false |
5 | A breath of fresh air | This book draws from a number of existing, proven practices and combines them into a synergistic approach in which the whole exceeds the sum of the parts. The focus of this book is iterative development, so if you are in an environment that employs the waterfall development life cycle the some of the material will not ... | [] | 0131407287 | 0131407287 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,283,013,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Innovative thinking backed up with a coherent approach | This book does two things - (1) it describes how to achieve and sustain competitive advantage by examining your current business model and refactoring it to take advantage of emergent opportunities or changing business climates, and (2) it teaches you how to think out of the box.<br />Thinking out of the box is a prere... | [] | 1576751678 | 1576751678 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,174,983,000 | 14 | false |
5 | Focus is public sector - strong on policies & compliance | This book is more suited for following readers:<br />- RFP writers who have some experience and want to gain more knowledge into the process.<br />- Small-to-medium businesses that have grown to the point where formal RFP process and procedures are warranted.<br />- Those who are working in the public sector and wish t... | [] | 0071360271 | 0071360271 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,170,893,000 | 11 | false |
5 | Excellent PRINCE2 learning resource | This is a beautifully done process map that fully depicts the process areas in PRINCE2 (Projects in a Controlled Environment), version 2, which is the UK project management standard. Regardless of whether you are a PRINCE2 practitioner, or work with the US project management standard defined by the Project Management ... | [] | 0958237204 | 0958237204 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,094,701,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent advice with a wider audience than QA | Think of this book as a 300 page checklist that uncovers gaps in the testing process, some glaring and some more subtle. From that perspective you are not getting yet another book on how to test software, but insights into the author's extensive experience and knowledge. Therein lies the value of this book, and why i... | [] | 0201794292 | 0201794292 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,092,237,000 | 9 | false |
5 | Resource and guidelines with a coherent approach | There are literally hundreds of good books on proposal writing, but only a tiny handful on writing RFPs. From among the handful this book stands out for a number of reasons:<br />(1) It clearly described the RFP process from start to finish - and RFP development is a process with a defined life cycle.<br />(2) The auth... | [] | 0201775751 | 0201775751 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,090,575,000 | 36 | false |
5 | Excellent resource - but use with caution | I purchased this book with it was first published and it greatly influenced my thinking and has continued to do so to this day. There is a large caveat I want to share before continuing - be careful of the Zachman Framework because if you do base your enterprise architecture on it you will soon discover that making ch... | [] | 0471599859 | 0471599859 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,078,085,549,000 | 51 | false |
5 | A simple-but-handy tools for web developers | Even if you are proficient in HTML coding and can whip out a page in Notepad in a single leap there is always some arcane tag, especially if you are using stylesheets, that will send you to a reference book or web site. This handy foldout takes up almost no space and provides a ready reference to virtually any tag you ... | [] | 0967826365 | 0967826365 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,077,922,485,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Practical information for designers and implementors | Although somewhat out of date, this is an excellent companion book to Understanding LDAP (ISBN 0738400149) because it takes the underlying theory given in that book and adds practical examples for implementing LDAP.<br />All of the examples given are based on IBM systems and frameworks; however, they translate into any... | [] | 0738413313 | 0738413313 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,077,069,619,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Practical, realistic and valuable | This book takes a no nonsense, straightforward, practical approach to developing and managing an online retail business. Given the plethora of books about this subject that are little more than gushing testaments to achieving success, with more fluff than meat, it's refreshing to find one that is sober and factual.<br ... | [] | 0595280544 | 0595280544 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,077,067,525,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Lives up to its title | Although I am fairly proficient with Javascript, I purchased this book because it used an online shopping cart as the basis of the lessons and I wanted the code to jumpstart a project. I did take the time to read the book on a coast-to-coast plane trip, so I got more out of it than just free code.<br />The author clai... | [] | 0764548042 | 0764548042 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,077,062,891,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Filled with insights and excellent advice | Seasoned IT project managers will gain many insights from this book. Don't expect to find mechanical techniques such as how to develop a WBS or use earned value to control a project - those are not within the scope of this book. What is within scope is advice backed by cases and examples for keeping a project on track... | [] | 0201756064 | 0201756064 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,077,060,571,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Simple, but not simplistic - essential for all IT pros | I was privileged to first read this book when it was in manuscript form. My take on it then was that it provided a collection of proven tools and techniques, and a structured and straightforward approach to applying them. In its final form I stand by my original assessment.<br />In less than 200 pages the author sets... | [] | 0972983163 | 0972983163 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,076,099,926,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Outstanding introductory book to a complex topic | This team of authors has produced yet another invaluable book for practitioners who perform capacity and performance planning, as well as students who are introduced to this topic for the first time. Unlike earlier works by the authors, which addressed performance in specific systems environments such as client/server... | [] | 0130906735 | 0130906735 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,075,407,895,000 | 15 | false |
5 | Adds depth to FMEA and FMECA | This guidebook is based on a 1981 report sponsored by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The report, which this book comprises, is both a case for the use of fault trees as a "safe" reliability analysis methodology, and a step-by-step guide for conducting fault tree analysis.<br />Contents consist of 12 sect... | [] | 0160055822 | 0160055822 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,039,343,922,000 | 16 | false |
3 | A lot of in info in a pamphlet | On my first pass through this book I concluded that it was filled with inaccurate information and was not a book that I'd recommend. However, after thinking about it and rereading it I came to the firm conclusion that this is one of the most valuable resources available to the new technical support professional.<br /><... | [] | 0595225748 | 0595225748 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,038,513,405,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Focused on the essentials | This excellent book wastes no time getting to the essential elements of business process design and implementation. Where other books on the topic often start with a high-level view of a grand scheme and then get bogged down in irrelevant detail and tangential issues, this one clearly outlines what needs to be done and... | [] | 1557531633 | 1557531633 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,038,495,758,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Title perfectly describes this book | For the XML developer this book is a perfect companion. It makes no real pretense to teach XSL, and if you're looking for such a book this is not it. What it does is provide developers of basic-to-advanced skill levels with tips, advice and clear explanations for using XSL in accordance with the XSLT standard, includin... | [] | 0201674874 | 0201674874 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,038,076,915,000 | 0 | false |
5 | More than how to write online text! | There are only a few books about writing that I consider classics, and despite the relative newness of this one, it qualifies.<br />First, the advice on writing online text is on the mark, especially with respect to organizing your message and presenting it with impact. Much of the advice can also be effectively used i... | [] | 0735711518 | 0735711518 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,038,069,914,000 | 55 | false |
5 | Covers fundamentals and professional standards | This short (171-page) book is published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and provides an approach to identifying and preventing computer fraud that is consistent with that organization's body of knowledge and practices.<br />Part I, "Understanding and Identifying Computer Fraud" consists of none chapters... | [] | 1889277363 | 1889277363 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,804,565,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Preventative measures + Fraud Basics | This book is not as much about detecting fraud as it is about developing company-wide awareness and implementing detection measures. These are the keys to not only fraud prevention, but also security in general. My perspective is as an IT security professional, and I found this book to be thorough in that it covers a... | [] | 0471372978 | 0471372978 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,803,189,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Seamless blend of traditional (GAAP) and TOC | This remarkable book manages to cover a wide array of topics (TOC, metrics, accounting and GAAP compliance and implementation and strategy issues)in approximately 200 pages and still impart a deep message. The message is not subtle - don't be a lemming just because 'you've always done it this way'. Actually, the mess... | [] | 1574442465 | 1574442465 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,801,309,000 | 14 | false |
5 | Workflow design with a twist | This book has significantly changed my thinking about and approach to workflow management. Prior to reading it I based workflow systems on process chains based on frameworks such as entry-task-validation-exit (ETVX) or plan-do-check-act (PDCA). While process chains are a valid approach, the only level of formality I ... | [] | 0262011891 | 0262011891 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,799,923,000 | 67 | false |
2 | Disappointing | There are a few good sections in this book (mainly the chapters that deal with WebLogic and the appendices of primers and reference material that comprise Section 6). However, considering that this book weighs in at over 1000 pages, its mainly fluff or glib (but not helpful), with too much material that states the obv... | [] | 1861004818 | 1861004818 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,537,103,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Simply astonishing in scope and depth | As a long time proponent practitioner of statistical process controls (SPC) and process improvement I was astonished by what I didn't know after reading this set. The most significant revelation, and why this book is an essential resource for anyone involved with quality or process improvement, is the DOT*STAR process... | [] | 0971960909 | 0971960909 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,128,681,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Essential for SLM Practitioners | This book is divided into ten sections, and is one of the most complete collections of IT service management papers to be found in a single book. It includes papers from Gartner and Meta Group (among other industry analysis firms), descriptions of vendor approaches (Hewlett-Packard's Service Management Reference Model... | [] | 0201737922 | 0201737922 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,035,047,471,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Still Relevant | Spotting this book on a shelf in my temporary cubicle while waiting for code to be uploaded for testing was pure serendipity - I picked it up to kill time and discovered a gem that is as relevant today as it was when first written in 1989. True, it needs to be modernized, especially since it was written by a mainframer... | [] | 0876268300 | 0876268300 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,034,852,836,000 | 7 | false |
5 | Thorough and clearly written Book & CD | This excellent book/CD ROM combination is for both experienced and novice network professionals, including support techs, network management professionals and network designers and architects.<br />For the hand's on reader, the three bonus chapters on the CD ROM, which cover Cabling and Physical Connectivity, Troublesh... | [] | 1931490120 | 1931490120 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,034,787,730,000 | 7 | false |
5 | There are lessons here ... | While it's a temptation to impose value judgement about the author who is a convicted felon, I strongly urge anyone who is involved in security (IT and corporate), internal auditors and fraud prevention specialists to suspend any opinions of the author and to carefully read this book.<br />What we in the IT world call ... | [] | 0471237124 | 0471237124 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,034,526,989,000 | 41 | false |
5 | Read this book twice and revisit it often | This is a difficult book to categorize - on one level it's a framework for business (or personal) success, on another it's an account of one man's personal observations and astute conclusions. Above all, it's lucid and remarkably well written. At the core it's about building self-esteem in yourself and others, and ho... | [] | 0793152593 | 0793152593 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,034,457,605,000 | 4 | false |
5 | A landmark book for IT service support and delivery | This is an important book for a number of reasons. First, it introduces the key concepts of the ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) at a cost that is dramatically less than ITIL publications. Second, it provides a highly structured framework for both service support and service delivery that is consistent with the IT Se... | [] | 9080671347 | 9080671347 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,034,443,180,000 | 34 | true |
5 | Work of a dream team | I had to buy this book when I saw the authors' names on the cover, both of whom I hold in the highest regard and both of whose previous books have deeply impressed and influenced me (Hay's "Data Model Patterns: Conventions of Thought" (ISBN 0932633293) and von Halle's "Business Rules Applied: Building Be... | [] | 0130282286 | 0130282286 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,033,977,763,000 | 24 | false |
5 | Exhaustively researched and clearly presented material | This book is to service level management consultants and prospective buyers of SLM solutions what Hoover's handbooks are to business intelligence - a complete and comprehensive survey of SLM solutions from major and minor vendors.<br />The information in this book is divided between timeless reference material and time... | [] | 097208360X | 097208360X | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,033,971,330,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Well written and [manufacturing] business focused | This excellent book was written as a college-level text, but is valuable to a much wider audience.<br />For business and technical professionals it bridges the gap among business, functional and technical stakeholders in e-commerce environments, especially those in which SAP R/3, PeopleSoft, Baan and other major ERP pa... | [] | 9812380159 | 9812380159 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,033,969,845,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Should be an establish standard for documenting | Since reading a fascinating document titled "CMU/SEI-2001-TN-010 - Documenting Software Architectures: Organization of Documentation Package" a year ago and discovering that the approximately 20-page document was the basis for a book I have patiently waited, and am delighted with how the book turned out.<br /... | [] | 0201703726 | 0201703726 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,033,967,850,000 | 40 | true |
5 | Finally! Updated processes aligned to modern environments | Having read (and reviewed) the eleven previous books in the Enterprise Computing series my expectations for this book were high - and completely met.<br />Like the other books in the series the structure and content covers people, process and technology, with an emphasis on business and stakeholder requirements. Unlik... | [] | 0130329894 | 0130329894 | AG3S4FROO422V5KP7DJCBXVUQLJQ | 1,033,966,453,000 | 0 | true |
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