Agile Software Development Joins the "Would-Be" Crowd

Posted December 31, 2001 | Technology |

What is the opposite of a Bengal tiger -- a Siberian tiger, an elephant, a gnat, or a puddle of water? None of them, of course. The phrase non-"Bengal tiger" is uninformative, just as is non-elephant, non-gnat, or non-water. Being a non-something doesn't depict anything.

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Alistair Cockburn
Alistair Cockburn is a Cutter Expert and consulting fellow at Humans and Technology, where he helps clients succeed with object-oriented projects, including corporate strategy, project setup, staff mentoring, process development, technical design, and design quality. He is the originator of Crystal Light methodology and has more than 20 years' experience in leading projects. Dr. Cockburn was special advisor on project management and development… Read More
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