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The Extreme Programming (XP) paradigm has developers doing things like programming in pairs, writing tests to verify all code, and continuously refactoring designs for improved performance. Written by two of its inventors, Planning Extreme Programming shows you how to implement XP by using a simple, effective process. This remarkably short (yet remarkably useful) title will give any XP manager or programmer a perspective on delivering software that meets the needs of customers better. Simplicity is the watchword of the XP software process. This book is virtually devoid of traditional software-engineering jargon and design di... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Kent Beck's eXtreme Programming eXplained provides an intriguing high-level overview of the author's Extreme Programming (XP) software development methodology. Written for IS managers, project leaders, or programmers, this guide provides a glimpse at the principles behind XP and its potential advantages for small- to mid-size software development teams. The book intends to describe what XP is, its guiding principles, and how it works. Simply written, the book avoids case studies and concrete details in demonstrating the efficacy of XP. Instead, it demonstrates how XP relies on simplicity, unit testing, programming in pairs, ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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SQL--the core technology behind enterpise from Oracle, Informix, Sybase, IBM, Microsoft, and others--the backbone of a 5 billion industry. Comprehensive coverage includes current enhancements and extensions to SQL, the JDBC interface, data warehousing, and more. The Bonus CD-ROM contains full-capability evaluation versions of the five leading brands of SQL DBMS, including Microsoft SQL Server 7, Oracle8, Informix, Sybase, and IBM DB2 for Windows 95/NT, a collection of software that would cost over 900 if purchased separately.
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