Symbian OS for software leaders : Princi ples of successful smartphone development projects

As a co-founder of Symbian and former executive of Psion Software, the author has been actively involved in well over 100 smartphone development projects worldwide. Over the time spent on these projects, he has come to understand the key issues which determine the difference between successful and unsuccessful projects for Symbian OS. This book highlights and explains: How to tame the awesome inner complexity of smartphone technology. Optimal project team organisation, combining agility and reliability. The design and the philosophy behind key features of Symbian OS. The potential trouble spots of smartphone integration, testing and optimisation. How to receive the full benefit of the diverse skills in the extensive Symbian partner ecosystem. The methods that are most likely to deliver commercial success when using Symbian OS. The wider significance of Symbian OS skills and expertise in the evolving mobile marketplace. The particular importance of software leaders in bringing breakthrough smartphone products to the market.

Introduction: Projects, Projects, Projects.

PART 1: SYMBIAN IN CONTEXT.

1. At the heart of the smartphone revolution.

2. The big picture of a Symbian OS project.

3. Involving ISVs.

4. Twenty reasons why smartphones will win.

PART 2: THRIVING ON SCALE.

5. Managing large projects.

6. Managing defects.

7. Managing configurations.

8. Managing integration.

9. Managing interfaces.

10. Managing testing.

11. Managing tools.

12. Managing plans and change.

13. Managing uncertainty.

14. Simplifying smartphone projects.

PART 3: SYMBIAN'S DESIGN PHILOSOPHY.

15. Design goals for Symbian OS.

16. Designing for efficiency.

17. Designing for robustness.

18. Designing for usability.

19. Designing for longevity.

20. Designing for smartphones.

PART 4: HUMAN ASPECTS OF SMARTPHONE PROJECTS.

21. The essential role of the project manager.

22. The essential role of the support network.

23. The essential role of renewal.

Appendix 1: Annotated glossary of abbreviations.

Appendix 2: Selected bibliography.

Appendix 3: Acknowledgements.

Index.