🗊Презентация Introduction to SSD10 course

INTRODUCTION to SSD10 course Senior-lecturer Nazgul R.K.

OUTLINE OF TALK 1. Course Syllabus 2. What is software project management 3. Software Project Manager position

SYLLABUS: Learning outcomes A basic knowledge of software project management principles Choose an appropriate project development methodology The ability to come up with a project schedule and assign resources Identify project risks, monitor and track project deadlines. Demonstrate the use of appropriate network scheduling techniques. The capability to work in a team environment and be aware of different modes of communications Examine the software project management principles in real life scenarios Be able to independently evaluate a particular topic of research interest and critically analyze the issues. Recognize issues in a realistic project scenario

SYLLABUS Topics and Techniques Covered: #Software Life Cycles #Software Project Monitoring, #Time Management, #Plan Management #Software Project Quality issues #Software Project Team Organization and Managing

COURSE SYLLABUS Lectures: 15 hours (15 weeks)

COURSE SYLLABUS Laboratory classes: 30 hours (15 weeks) in class

COURSE SYLLABUS: References

COURSE SYLLABUS : References

COURSE SYLLABUS: References

What is the Project? Some dictionary definitions: “A specific plan or design” “A planned undertaking” “A large undertaking e.g. a public works scheme” Longmans dictionary Key points above are planning and size of task

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING What is software project management? Is it really different from ‘ordinary’ project management? How do you know when a project has been successful? For example, do the expectations of the customer/client match those of the developers?

Project’s characteristics A task is more ‘project-like’ if it is: Non-routine Planned Aiming at a specific target Work carried out for a customer Involving several specialisms Made up of several different phases Constrained by time and resources Large and/or complex

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Project types Distinguishing different types of project is important as different types of task need different project approaches e.g. Voluntary vs compulsory Information systems versus embedded systems Objective-based versus product-based

Activities covered by project management

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: Management Management is a balancing act, a continuous stream of decisions under changing conditions.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: Management This involves the following activities: Planning – deciding what is to be done Organizing – making arrangements Staffing – selecting the right people for the job Directing – giving instructions continued…

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: Management Monitoring – checking on progress Controlling – taking action to remedy hold-ups Innovating – coming up with solutions when problems emerge Representing – liaising with clients, users, developers and other stakeholders

MANAGEMENT ROLE Why do we need manager? When we do not need manager?

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER POSITION Team Leader vs Project Manager

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Principles : Alan Davis (15 most important princip.) Royce Walker (top 10 princ.) Anthony Wasserman

Readings Management principles