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Is Microsoft Project the best tool for managing software development or IT projects or is there an alternative that is better?
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If you have accidentally clicked the don't save Word option, you have to open the file tab and scroll down to the manage document option. Then, choose the "recover unsaved documents," It will save all the unsaved MS project files.
To recover your file, go to File - Open - Open Unsaved Project. Do you recommend to auto save files every 15 minutes? To be extra safe, enter a small number in the minutes box, like 10. That way, you'll never lose more than 10 minutes of work.
To do so, go the File tab, which takes you to the backstage view of MS Project. From there, select Export > Save Project as File > Project Template and finally Save As.
Project is not good for managing development at all. I find it marginally useful for scheduling / work breakdown.
If you're on a Microsoft stack, Team Foundation Server is a good project management solution. It integrates with Project for scheduling and also provides the essentials of source control, work item (task / defect) tracking, and document management (via sharepoint.) The 2008 version has matured nicely, and the 2010 version looks very promising, especially in the area of requirements specification and traceability.
You can replicate the TFS features with a stack of open source and/or less expensive off-the-shelf software, but it is more work to integrate. It's debatable which is more flexible and easier to maintain once set up.
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