"One of the great things about the book is the way the authors explain concepts very simply using analogies rather than programming examples–this has been very inspiring for a product I'm working on: an audio-only introduction to OOP and software development."–Bruce Eckel"...I would expect that readers with a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and design would find this book useful, before approaching design patterns completely. Design Patterns Explained...

Agile has become today’s dominant software development paradigm, but agile methods remain difficult to measure and improve. ***Essential Skills for the Agile Developer***fills this gap from the bottom up, teaching proven techniques for assessing and optimizing both individual and team agile practices.Written by four principals of Net Objectives—one of the world’s leading agile training and consulting firms—this book reflects their unsurpassed experience helping organizations transi...