Rapid Application Development
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the fast-moving world of software engineering, where delivery speed and adaptability can make or break a project, James Martin's Rapid Application Development stands as a landmark text that redefined how the industry thinks about building systems. Published in 1991 and drawn from Martin's extensive work with major corporations worldwide, this authoritative volume presents a comprehensive methodology for compressing development timelines without sacrificing quality — introducing the RAD lifecycle, Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, iterative prototyping, and time-boxing as core pillars of a modern development philosophy. Martin argues with conviction that traditional waterfall approaches are fundamentally ill-suited to the pace of business change, and details an alternative framework that empowers developers and stakeholders to collaborate with unprecedented efficiency. With precise, structured prose, he instructs practitioners on how to harness CASE tools, fourth-generation languages, and cross-functional teams to deliver working software in a fraction of the time previously thought possible. A foundational work in the canon of software engineering literature, Rapid Application Development chronicles the seismic shift from rigid, documentation-heavy processes toward flexible, human-centred design — themes that would later underpin the entire Agile movement. Martin's writing is authoritative yet accessible, blending technical rigour with strategic vision in a way that speaks to both seasoned architects and project managers navigating the pressures of modern enterprise. Decades after its initial publication, the principles it champions remain startlingly relevant, leaving the reader to wonder just how far ahead of his time James Martin truly was.
Author: James Martin
Format: Paperback
Published: 1991, Maxwell Macmillan
Genre: Science
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the fast-moving world of software engineering, where delivery speed and adaptability can make or break a project, James Martin's Rapid Application Development stands as a landmark text that redefined how the industry thinks about building systems. Published in 1991 and drawn from Martin's extensive work with major corporations worldwide, this authoritative volume presents a comprehensive methodology for compressing development timelines without sacrificing quality — introducing the RAD lifecycle, Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, iterative prototyping, and time-boxing as core pillars of a modern development philosophy. Martin argues with conviction that traditional waterfall approaches are fundamentally ill-suited to the pace of business change, and details an alternative framework that empowers developers and stakeholders to collaborate with unprecedented efficiency. With precise, structured prose, he instructs practitioners on how to harness CASE tools, fourth-generation languages, and cross-functional teams to deliver working software in a fraction of the time previously thought possible. A foundational work in the canon of software engineering literature, Rapid Application Development chronicles the seismic shift from rigid, documentation-heavy processes toward flexible, human-centred design — themes that would later underpin the entire Agile movement. Martin's writing is authoritative yet accessible, blending technical rigour with strategic vision in a way that speaks to both seasoned architects and project managers navigating the pressures of modern enterprise. Decades after its initial publication, the principles it champions remain startlingly relevant, leaving the reader to wonder just how far ahead of his time James Martin truly was.