The Rational Unified Process embodies the best practices of proven

software development methods, and is an optimal match to the features

of the UML.

--Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobson, and James Rumbaugh

This concise book offers a quick introduction to the concepts,

structure, content,and motivation of the Rational Unified

Process. This revolutionary software development process provides a

disciplined approach to assigning, managing, and completing tasks

within a software development organization and is the first

development process to exploit the full capabilities of the

industry-standard Unified Modeling Language. The Rational Unified

Process is unique in that it captures many of the proven best

practices in modern software development and presents them in a form

that can be tailored to a wide range of projects and organizations.

The Rational Unified Process will help software development teams

produce, within a predictable schedule and a reasonable budget, the

highest-quality software possible to meet the needs of end

users. Throughout the book, the author shares his inside knowledge of

the process, focusing his coverage on key aspects that are critical to

mastering this proven approach to software development.

In this book you will discover:

What the Rational Unified Process is--and what it is not

The concepts used in the Rational Unified Process, as well as its structure

The best practices that have been synthesized in this process

How this process can provide the guidance you need for your specific project responsibilities