Importance of planning in software development

Examples of problems in software development:
 

One very common problem is when the boss sets a delivery date before the project can actually be done.

Running out of budget without finishing the project is also a problem.

Planning without considering risks. (natural disasters, not understanding the problem, schedule, etc).

However, these problems aren't insurmountable, one common tool we can use to avoid solve these problems in the Project Manager Book of Knowledge (PMBoK)

 PMBoK:

• International standard
• Collection of knowledge of project management experts around the world
• Guide to deal with the most recurring problems
• Learn from others
• Learn how to plan
• Estimating tasks, sequences, resources
• Costs
• Defects  

What do we need to be able to plan effectively?

• Knowledge
• reading, tracking trends
• Performance
• Having the work finished, is about going beyond theory
• Personal skills
• Emotional intelligence, leadership, incentives

 

Mind Map

These concepts might be overwhelming, so here is a mind-map that explains most of these concepts.

 
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