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265 pages that reframe software development around the force that shapes every decision: risk.

Most methodologies focus on process, but process alone doesn't guarantee success—projects still miss deadlines, burn out teams, and fail to deliver value. This book gives you the vocabulary, tools, and techniques to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks before they derail your project. Through real-world examples, risk diagrams, and practical techniques like de-risking and risk classification, you'll learn to make smarter decisions, anticipate problems, and adapt confidently to change.

Whether you're a developer, team lead, or CTO—and whether you're using agile, waterfall, or integrating AI—this book will transform how you think about planning, communication, and success.

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