A comprehensive guide to the software development process that will help software developers at every stage of their career: improving personal performance, learning to work well in a team, and managing to create an environment where others can be most effective. Addresses the psychological and sociological aspects of software development, presenting a thorough model of individual and collective software problem-solving behavior, and practical techniques for enhancing the process. Covers the structures, processes and outcomes common to most software development projects, and how to improve them. Presents ideas on using tools and training more effectively, and on improving the performance of teams. Shows how to build on your personal and management successes, and avoid the most common errors. Programmers, developers, software managers, students, and anyone involved in the software creation process.