| Get the hands-on guidance you need to understand how to work with the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), Version 4. MSF is a deliberate and disciplined approach to technology projects based on a defined set of principles, models, disciplines, concepts, guidelines, and proven practices from Microsoft. MSF has a long history of helping teams and organizations become more successful in delivering business-driven technology solutions to their customers. Written by an expert with extensive experience consulting and training people in the use of MSF during the software development lifecycle, this essential reference explains MSF in easy-to-understand terms with practical examples and case studies. It sets the stage for better understanding the specializations of MSF (such as MSF for Agile Software Development and MSF for CMMIЮ Process Improvement) that have been released as part of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System.
Successfully delivering solutions, any solutions, involves an ever-changing blend of skill, wisdom, luck, and often technology. Too many times, teams focus just on technology. This book is an attempt to quantify, simplify, and enable those other componentsyes, even luck. The book is a result of my belief that a team can increase their odds of success on all fronts through thoughtful and reflective application of Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF).
This book describes and explains the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF)a collection of key concepts, foundational principles, and proven practices from Microsoft and from dedicated and passionate practitioners around the world. They are an amazing bunch, continually looking to improve and streamline how teams deliver solutions. It is an honor to write this book on their behalf.
This book was written for any team or organization, technical or nontechnical, that is looking for some commonsense guidance on how to deliver solutions successfully. This book is not for a particular role on a team; it is meant to stimulate thinking of all team members. Hopefully, the team will come away with a common taxonomy and common understanding of the foundational elements needed to have a successful team, project, and solution. |
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