Chapter 9. Unified Process

 

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

 
 --Samuel Johnson

OVERVIEW

  • Classification of UP.

  • Workproducts, roles, and practices.

  • Common mistakes, adoption and process mixtures, strengths and weaknesses.

The Unified Process (UP) is a popular iterative process framework, particularly its refinement in the Rational Unified Process or RUP. Some of the UP key practices and guidelines illustrate its spirit:

  • Develop in short timeboxed iterations.

  • Develop the high-risk and high-value elements (for example, the core architecture) in early iterations, preferring re-use of existing components.

  • Ensure that you deliver value to your customer.

  • Accommodate change early ...

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