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Alistair Cockburn is a respected software developer recognized for his contributions to software engineering. Born on November 19, 1953, he has made significant impacts on the industry through his methodologies and practices.

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“Focusing on skills, communications, and community allows the project to be more effective and more agile than focusing on processes and plans.”

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Book:Patterns for Effective Use Cases

Source: Patterns for Effective Use Cases

“I consider C++ the most significant technical hazard to the survival of your project and do so without apologies.”

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“We are still in the infancy of naming what is really happening on software development projects.”

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Book:Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game

Source: Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game

“A well-functioning team of adequate people will complete a project almost regardless of the process or technology they are asked to use (although the process and technology may help or hinder them along the way).”

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Book:Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game

Source: Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game

About the Author

Born: November 19, 1953
Known for: Software developer
Quotes: 6

Books & Sources

Agile Software Development: The Cooperative GameRelated source material

Patterns for Effective Use CasesRelated source material

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