A must-have recipe book for building softwarePerhaps you can relate to this all-too common scenario: you knowall about your software product?but could do with some help inunderstanding the strategic side of things. If so, this book is theone-stop resource you'll need in order to become a successfulsoftware entrepreneur. Patterns expert Allan Kelly provides youwith the step-by-step route that needs to be followed in order tounderstand business strategy and operations. Each chapter startsout with a solid introduction and theoretical overview, which isthen further illustrated with patterns and case studies, all aimedat helping you move into the management of software.* Teaches you the ropes of business strategy and operations forsoftware* Places special emphasis on the patterns for those who makesoftware for sale* Addresses patterns philosophy, patterns strategies, businessstrategy patterns, and software company lifecycle* Shares practical tools, tips, and examples of best practices soyou can see how each specific pattern fits in and needs to beimplemented.Business Patterns for Software Development divulgesstrategies, operations, and structures for building successfulsoftware.