This course shows learners how to move from a waterfall approach to iterative development and how to plan an RUP project. This course also discusses common mistakes made when adopting the RUP, and how to avoid them.
Objectives:
Explain the key concepts behind iterative planning
Build coarse-grained project plans
Build fine-grained iteration plans
Avoid common mistakes related to RUP implementation
Avoid common mistakes related to iterative development
Topics:
Motivation and key concepts
Project plans and iteration plans
Building a project plan
Determining the number of iterations
Iteration planning
Estimating
Optimizing the project plan
Avoiding mistakes when adopting the RUP
Avoiding RUP-related pitfalls
Avoiding mistakes when managing iterative development
Avoiding iterative development-related pitfalls
Avoiding mistakes in specialized work roles
Avoiding work role-related pitfalls
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
