This is the lead book in a series of books from the Software Quality Institute (SQI). This series will bring together some of the key individuals in the Software Engineering community, and through their knowledge and experience, develop a library of books that set the standards for best practices in achieving high-quality software. This title presents a set of fundamental engineering strategies for achieving a successful software solution, with practical advice to ensure that the development project is moving in the right direction. Software designers and development managers can improve the development speed and quality of their software, and improve the processes used in development.