Agile Database Development [Audio CD]

Scott W. Ambler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Data is clearly an important aspect of software-based systems; yet, many agile development teams are struggling to involve data professionals within their projects. The Agile Data (AD) methodology defines a philosophical framework for data-oriented activities within agile projects, defining ways that application developers and data professionals can work together effectively; however, philosophy isn t enough -- you also need proven techniques which support those philosophies. This recording presents techniques for agile database development, including database refactoring, Agile-Model Driven Development (AMDD), Test-Driven Design (TDD), and environment/tool strategies. 2-CD set

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About the Author

Scott W. Ambler actively works with clients around the world on software process improvement projects. He has worked in the IT industry since the mid-1980s and with object technologies since the 1990s. He has written several books on object-oriented software development, software process, Agile Modeling, Agile Database Techniques, the Enterprise Unified Process, and on ohter topics. He is the thought leader behind the Agile Modeling methodology and Agile Data movements, and is a Senior Contributing Editor to Software Development magazine.

Product Details

• Audio CD: 2 pages
• Publisher: Multi-Media Publications Inc. (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897326335
• ISBN-13: 978-1897326336
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,232,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Books on CD > Computers & Internet

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4.0 out of 5 stars For the database community, April 11, 2007

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Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (3/07)

Agile methods have gained momentum in the software development world but have been slow to penetrate the database development world. Scott Ambler describes how this is slowly changing and what database developers can do to embrace and introduce agile methodologies.

"Agile Database Development" describes the current collection of philosophies around agile database development, the challenges and misconceptions around agile methodologies, and what needs to happen to bring the data community up to speed with the software development world.

A large problem that database developers run into when trying to implement agile methods is a direct result of tools are not flexible enough to align with the agile methodologies. There is a need for automated database re-factoring and testing tools that allow developers to embrace JIT modeling and iterative methodologies. This isn't to say that agile methods cannot be currently incorporated - they can - but it often means manual database re-factoring.

The biggest area that database developers can benefit from agile philosophies without requiring a lot of development changes is around documentation and modeling. Increased efficiencies can be gained through the utilization of whiteboard modeling, brainstorming, JIT requirements gathering, and minimizing unnecessary or untimely documentation.

"Agile Database Development" takes a critical look at how database development can benefit from agile methodologies and what needs to happen to fully embrace these concepts. While traditional methods may still play a large part it is important for the database community to understand and evolve its methodologies. The world is moving at the speed of change - it is better to keep up than try to catch up!

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