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Developing an effective and successful presence on the Web is a requirement for all organizations. As the Web has matured, the development and management of sites has become increasingly complex. Today, Web site development requires the close collaboration of diverse professionals such as programmers, interactive designers and engineers, animators, videographers, writers, marketers, and businesspeople--all working within a highly coordinated and structured development process. Written by a leader in Web development methodologies and processes, Collaborative Web Development brings structure and sanity to what is often an overwhelming and chaotic process. Drawing on the front-line experiences of practicing professionals and numerous real-world case studies, the author will help you get a handle on the issues and challenges you face, with proven strategies for effective coordination among team members and clients, a smooth development process, and a successful end result. You will find in-depth discussions on crucial topics such as: *Working with clients to determine the goals and scope of a project *Pulling together an effective team *Developing a Web Site Development Cycle that is appropriate for your project *Planning the project, establishing procedures, and setting a timeline *Communicating effectively with team members and clients *Managing the client relationship *Balancing scope and technical sophistication with cost and time constraints *Managing large-scale Web sites *Meeting quality assurance standards for Web projects So that you can benefit from the experiences of those who have been through the process, this book includes concise interviews with accomplished Web site managers and developers who reveal valuable insights and practical suggestions for successful Web site development. The accompanying CD-ROM contains samples and demo versions of a variety of development tools and management software programs, including Microsoft Project 98 and FrontPage 2000. Also included are practical templates, forms, questionnaires, outlines, style guides, and other tools that can be easily tailored to meet your specific Web development needs. 0201433311B04062001

Table of Contents:
Preface. 1. The Project. Key Differences among Web, Advertising, and Software Project Management. What Skills Do You Need? Define Your Project. Write a Project Mission Statement. Identify Objectives. Identify Your Targeted Users. Determine the Scope. The Budget. Budget Categories. Assumptions for Budgeting. Hidden Costs. Tools. References. More Preliminary Planning Issues. Summary. Interview: Getting Your Arms around the Project. Stefan Fielding-Isaacs. 2. The Team. The New Web Team. Evolution of the Web Team. Roles and Responsibilities. Putting Together the Right Team. Identifying Necessary Skills. Assessing Skills. Building a Team. Managing the Team. Multiple Projects. Cross-Functional Teams. Team Dynamics: The Unique Issues. Virtual Management. Working with the Client's Resources. Outsourcing or Working with Vendors. Sorting Apples and Oranges. Summary. Interview: Bringing in the Special Teams. Steve Kirsch and Paul Smith. 3. Planning and Process Development. Early Planning. Getting to Know Your Audience. Defining Development Stages and Strategies. Identifying the Development Phases. Writing the Creative Brief. Brainstorming. Creating the Review Site. Creative and Content Planning. Creating the Concept. Usability Studies. Site Architecture and Schematics. Software Programs. Technical Planning. Identifying Technical Infrastructure. Defining Technical Development Requirements. Feasibility and Software Testing. Planning for Maintenance and Growth. Technical Specifications. Production Planning. Understanding End-User Requirements. Production Guide. Production Infrastructure. Planning for Change. Reiteration. Effective Meetings and Reviews. Summary. Interview: Managing Change in the Web Development Environment. Kenneth Norton. 4. Communication Issues. Communication Breakdown: Why? Common Causes. Creating Effective Communication Systems. Evaluate the Way Your Team Communicates. Do You Need a Translator? Tools, Standards, and Methods. Leading Effective Meetings. Summary. Interview: Developing Standards of Communication for Web Teams. Indi Young and Pete Howells. 5. The Client. Definition of the Client. Differences between Internal and External Clients. The Client Education Process. Your Client's Point of View. Communicating Your Process to Your Client. Getting “Buy-In.” Explaining Technical Issues to Clients. Building Communication into the Budget. Communication throughout the Project. Legal Communications. Project Communications. Giving the Project Back. When to Hand the Project Back. Success Metrics. Handling Maintenance Requests. Summary. Interview: Effective Client Management. Louis Malafarina. 6. Multidepartmental and Large-Scale Sites. Up-Front Challenges. Do You Have an “Internet” Department? Does Your Company Have an Online Strategy? Getting to Know Your Audience. Corporate Politics. Sitewide Branding. Quality Issues. Making the Site Searchable. Production Management. The Web Team. The Corporate Publishing Process. The Subsite: Risks and Rewards. Allowing Creativity. Creating Cohesion. Summary. Interview: Managing a Large-Scale Content Site. Janine Warner. 7. Quality Assurance and Testing. Quality Assurance: Some General Principles. What Is Unique about Testing Web Sites? The Promised Environment. The Role of Testing in Quality Assurance. The Role of the Specification for Black-Box or Requirements-Based Testing. A Successful Test Plan. Web Testing Tools. QA and Testers Shake out the Bugs. Summary. Interview: Quality Assurance for Web Applications. Sophie Jasson-Holt. 8. Technological Advances and the Impact on Web Teams. Emerging Technologies and Changing Needs. The Web as Interactive Television. The Web as Information Store. Portable Web: Convenience and Access. Tools. Preparing for Change. Changes in the Process. Summary. Interview: Web Sites of the Future. Tim Smith and Joel Hladecek. 9. The Evolving Team. Where Do You Go from Here? Stay Up to Date. The Care and Grooming of Your Team. Changing Skill Sets. Detecting Weakness in a Team. Training. User Groups (UseNet). Classes. Books. Heading toward Efficiency. Summary. 10. Case Studies. Absolut DJ: The Consultancy Team. Introduction. Objectives and Metrics. The Consultancy Team. Background and Planning. The Process. Lessons Learned. Power of Ten. The Results. The E-Commerce Team. Introduction. Objectives and Metrics. The Team. The Solution. The Process. Key Obstacles. Results. Oxford Express: A Shopping Utility for Lands' End. Introduction. Objectives and Metrics. The Team. Background and Planning. The Process. Results. The Miami Herald Publishing Company. Introduction. Objective. The Team. The Solution. Key Obstacles. Results. When the Process Fails. Introduction. Objective. The Team. Background. The Process. Key Obstacles and Project Risks. Lessons Learned. Conclusion. Appendix A Appendix B: Web Team Resource Guide. Project Management Tools. Web Design Programs. HTML Text Editors. Image Programs. Software Testing Tools. HTML Conversion Programs. Multimedia and Animation Programs. GIF Animation Programs. Java Development Tools. Shareware Programs. Hardware Guide. Index. 0201433311T04062001

About the Author :
Jessica Burdman is Director of Production at Red Sky Interactive. Ms. Burdman has also worked with Microsoft on their Solutions Framework for ensuring the quality of Web projects that feature Microsoft technology. In addition, she serves as a spokesperson for USWeb's Web Certification Program for Project Management. 0201433311AB04062001


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780201433319
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Height: 230 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Sub Title: Strategies and Best Practices for Web Teams
  • Width: 188 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0201433311
  • Publisher Date: 13 Oct 1999
  • Binding: SA
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 470 gr


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