Project Management and Teamwork
Computing projects are planned in stages, with teams sharing tasks and using tools to track progress.
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Computing projects are planned in stages, with teams sharing tasks and using tools to track progress.
- Plan, build, test, review
- Agile works in short cycles
- Version control tracks changes
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What is Project Management and Teamwork?
Within Computer Science, which covers algorithms, programming, data, networks, hardware and safe, responsible use of technology, this topic explains Project Management and Teamwork. Computing topics explain how software, hardware and data work, with diagrams and models that show each step in order.
Check that you can explain Project Management and Teamwork in your own words and give one example from everyday life. If you can do that, you have understood the core idea.
Understanding Project Management and Teamwork helps you design, test and explain programs, websites and systems, from small projects to exam questions.
Project Management and Teamwork in detail
A computing project goes through stages: analysis (what is needed), design, implementation (programming), testing and evaluation, often known as the software development life cycle. Methods include waterfall (stages in order) and agile (short cycles of development with regular feedback).
Good project management includes setting goals, breaking tasks into steps, assigning roles, scheduling with Gantt charts, tracking progress and managing risks. Teamwork needs communication, respect for others' views, sharing the workload and version control. Evaluating the finished project against the requirements shows what worked and what to improve.
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Frequently asked questions about Project Management and Teamwork
What is Project Management and Teamwork?
Computing projects are planned in stages, with teams sharing tasks and using tools to track progress.
What are the most important points about Project Management and Teamwork?
The main points are: Plan, build, test, review; Agile works in short cycles; Version control tracks changes.
Why is Project Management and Teamwork useful?
Understanding Project Management and Teamwork helps you design, test and explain programs, websites and systems, from small projects to exam questions.
How can I practise Project Management and Teamwork?
Open the interactive at the top of this page and change the controls one at a time. Predict the result before each change, then take the three-question quiz. A score of two or more marks the topic as complete on this device.
Which topics are related to Project Management and Teamwork?
Related topics in Computer Science include Careers in Computing, Email and Online Communication, Big Data.