How to Use This Book

Software professionals who are working in an organization that has adopted the Rational Unified Process, in whole or part, should read the book linearly. The chapters have been organized in a natural progression.

Project managers can limit their reading to Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 7, which provide an introduction to the implications of an iterative, risk-driven development process.

Process engineers or methodologists may have to tailor and install the Rational Unified Process in their organizations. They should carefully study Chapters 3, 14, and 17, which describe the process structure and the overall approach to implementing the Rational Unified Process.