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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cohn, Mike, 1962-
Agile estimating and planning / Mike Cohn.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-13-147941-5 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Computer software—Development. I. Title.
QA76.76.D47C6427 2005
005.1—dc22 2005023257
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