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Paperback: 362 pages
Publisher: APRESS (1 Sep 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1590593898
ISBN-13: 978-1590593899
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm

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Joel Spolsky began his legendary web log, www.joelonsoftware.com, in March 2000, in order to offer insights for improving the world of programming. Spolsky based these observations on years of personal experience. The result just a handful of years later? Spolsky's technical knowledge, caustic wit, and extraordinary writing skills have earned him status as a programming guru! His blog has become renowned throughout the programming world--now linked to more than six hundred websites and translated into over thirty languages. Joel on Software covers every conceivable aspect of software programming--from the best way to write code, to the best way to design an office in which to write code! All programmers, all people who want to enhance their knowledge of programmers, and all who are trying to manage programmers will surely relate to Joel's musings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must read for programmers & project managers, 27 Jan 2006

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The single most valuable book I have read on software development and project management. Some of the later articles seemed a little out of sequence but its a great read with plenty of humour to illustrate points as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just the ticket, 17 Jan 2006

By	orbi "orbi2" (Ireland) - See all my reviews

Joel has that common sense design persona and when you read his work you will say yeaaaahh that's right... .I blimin well thought so myself :) If your looking for a book to entertain and inform and have a sense of humor coupled with a yearning to fill your head with common sense to inform your design area, whatever it may be, this book is a good place to visit. But don't take my word for it, in the spirit of good design you can read most of the content on Joel's Blog. If you like it, the books for you.

Joel has a marvelous way of explaining himself. Becoming more and more popular from his public blog coverage (which I recommend you read).

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice and easy read, 15 Mar 2006

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Great airport read. If you are involved in any way in software development few ideas should make you thing... not as I agree with everything that was said there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading to anyone in the software industry
This book is a great insight into the many obstacles that a software developer faces. I've read many of joels books ranging productivity to business, this one covers the broadest... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Sam Thomson

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare thing, a readable book on software...
What can I say, if you're in the business you already know who Joel is. This is a nice distillation of all his early online stuff. Read more

Published 18 months ago by T. RING

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks Joel
Crammed with brilliant insights explained so clearly that even your manager might understand them. Why aren't there more software books like this?

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Published on 27 Jul 2005 by Mr. D. H. H. Mack

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it yo your boss!
Packed solid with good advice, interesting tales, and solid information.
Generally I think he is preaching to the converted, so your best bet is to make your boss read it!

Published on 8 Nov 2004 by ashvaleman

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