The San Francisco sun was a rare luxury, and Alex soaked it up, squinting across the manicured green of the university golf course. He was a man at peace, a weekend warrior enjoying the quiet after a week of war. His company, Innovatech, was on a hot streak—last quarter had been their best yet—and the clean, warm air felt like a reward for his relentless drive. He leaned back in his chair, a half-full latte cooling on the table, feeling the kind of confidence...

Can we predict what might go wrong on a project? Not with absolute certainty, but through experience and by seeking input, we can make informed predictions. The quality of these predictions reflects our expertise, which can significantly impact our project’s success. Many potential issues can arise, some of which we may not even be aware of. However, ignoring them can lead to problems later...

In this book we shall learn about measurements. It is your control mechanism to run a software project, you will deal with lots of data. You will learn to name and understand measurement data. You will learn data manipulation techniques and procedures for data collection, storage, and comparison to extract useful information needed for decision making.

As a project manager you will get to encounter certain data and will be required to process it. While data can appear flat, linear, soft, or shapeless, there are certain characteristics to watch for. Knowing what to do with which data type ...