The Rational Unified Process (RUP) is a software engineering process developed and marketed by Rational Software Corporation. The RUP comprises a host of software development best practices collected from a number of contributors, over many yeras, and across a wide variety of situations. The RUP is popular because it provides a disciplined approach to assigning and managing tasks and responsibiltites to ensure success in a software project. In this new book, the industry's leading RUP experts borrow from their significant experience and insider knowledge to teach you how to apply the RUP and succeed with it. The reader will discover what works, and what doesn't, as well as specific advice on how and when to apply the RUP. Overall, the reader will gain knowledge of how the RUP impacts their job, and how this process can benefit their organization. About the Author: Per Kroll manages the development of RUP and is responsible for IBM Rational process strategy. He launched and is the project lead for the open source process initiative Eclipse Process Framework (EPF). In addition to his highly acclaimed books, Per has written for a variety of trade magazines. Philippe Kruchten is the lead architect of the Rational Unified Process. He has more than thirty years of experience in the development of large software-intensive systems for the telecommunications, defense, aerospace, and transportation industries. His book The Rational Unified Process: An Introduction (Addison-Wesley) has been translated into eight languages and has sold more than 160,000 copies in its two previous editions.