--- product_id: 13032122 title: "Agile Management for Software Engineering: Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results" brand: "david anderson" price: "€ 121.70" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/13032122-agile-management-for-software-engineering-applying-the-theory-of-constraints store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Agile Management for Software Engineering: Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results **Brand:** david anderson **Price:** € 121.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Agile Management for Software Engineering: Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results by david anderson - **How much does it cost?** € 121.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/13032122-agile-management-for-software-engineering-applying-the-theory-of-constraints) ## Best For - david anderson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david anderson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Agile Management for Software Engineering: Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-EJRa0yBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by S***K on Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016* Product was as promised and was delivered on time. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars IF... *by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2004* Abraham Lincoln once asked something like, "If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a dog have?" The answer is four. "Just because you call a tail a leg doesn't make it so." Just because you want to call some development practice "Agile" doesn't make it so. In this book, David Anderson makes a case for calling Theory of Constraints the underlying definition of Agile software development practices. The principle tie is that a key measure in the Theory of Constraints is called Throughput; the amount of value delivered to the customer. Agile methods pride themselves as delivering value to the customer quickly. Based on the Theory of Constraints definition, the Feature Driven Development (FDD) method, Anderson's personal expertise, turns out to be the most Agile of all.In making the case for the Theory of Constraints based approach, Anderson has given us a lot of formulas and metrics for looking at software projects. This is the most thorough treatment of the subject I have seen yet. I wasn't fully satisfied with the metrics as I felt the book didn't deal with the biggest problem in metrics, the problem of characterizing the measure. To do good metrics, you have to be very clear on what you are measuring, the characterization problem. Without that, all the formulas, graphs, and trends are pretty much useless. Most of the book dealt with the problem by saying, "If you could measure `X', then..." I got really tired of all the Ifs in the book.In fact, I am not sure I should like this book or not. I found myself half of the time saying to myself, "Hmm, that is a interesting idea," and the other half saying, "I don't think so." Perhaps it was all the Ifs, perhaps it was the repetition. I am glad to say at the end of the book Anderson does appear to have the intelligence to note that one size does not fit all and does a nice job of suggesting where the best choices in software development approaches might be.So, who should read this book? Well, if you like Donald Reinertsen's and Eliyahu Goldratt's work and live in the software world, this book is for you. If you have to teach Agile seminars to software professionals (like me), then this should be on your reading list as well. If you are general software project manager or developer who is looking to improve the way you do software development, then I would probably pass on this book. Not that the ideas are all wrong but you probably will get lost along the way. If... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and easy to apply *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2008* My professor required this book for my software project planning course. Being from a science background, I've never been very interested in business-related subject matter. However, in this book, Anderson provides simple models and strategies that seem simple and easy to apply. I've even had a somewhat hostile view of management in the past. This book has made me re-evaluate my attitude. I can now see that management does have an important role in a healthy organization. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/13032122-agile-management-for-software-engineering-applying-the-theory-of-constraints](https://www.desertcart.it/products/13032122-agile-management-for-software-engineering-applying-the-theory-of-constraints) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*