Description: Just one or two years ago, most Web sites were managed by a single individual. But now, corporate Web sites may contain hundreds of thousands of dynamic pages, and are managed by large teams -- often, with disastrous results! Collaborative Web Development is the first complete guide to the art and science of managing the development of large sites. Using detailed case studies, Jessica Burdman -- who has led or participated in dozens of large Web design projects -- helps readers start out right, avoiding the crucial mistakes that detail many projects from the beginning. Readers learn how to avoid "scope creep"' projects that grow dramatically while the resources allocated to them remain constant. They discover how to identify the skills and people needed for a specific project; then organize those people into a working team that communicates well. Burdman teaches the key skill of client management: making sure schedules and expectations remain reasonable, and Web projects remain profitable. She addresses special issues associated with sites that must serve many departments at once; how to handle large-scale QA and testing; and how the next wave of technology will impact Web teams. The accompanying CD-ROM includes an extensive library of templates, forms, questionnaires, outlines, style guides, and other battle-tested resources for site management.

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