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Frederick P. Brooks Jr. (Author)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (2 Aug 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0201835959
ISBN-13: 978-0201835953
Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.5 x 1.9 cm

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Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless asThe Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.

The added chapters contain (1) a crisp condensation of all the propositions asserted in the original book, including Brooks' central argument in The Mythical Man-Month: that large programming projects suffer management problems different from small ones due to the division of labor; that the conceptual integrity of the product is therefore critical; and that it is difficult but possible to achieve this unity; (2) Brooks' view of these propositions a generation later; (3) a reprint of his classic 1986 paper "No Silver Bullet"; and (4) today's thoughts on the 1986 assertion, "There will be no silver bullet within ten years."

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5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for anyone who manage software development, 27 Oct 1997

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Programming languages and development tools may have changed since the first edition of this book, but the problems that arise during a software project development are still the same: lack of communication, division of labor, schedules, etc. Fred Brooks presents case studies where there were such problems and how to face it.

This book is a little bit dated on technical matters, but no book on software management has been so timeless as The Mythical Man-Month.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, contains many truths about programming., 31 May 1996

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One of the best technical overview books I've read. Brooks was project lead for IBMs system 360 software and articulates truths I have known and experienced personally during the last fifteen years of software development. I really enjoyed his understanding of the limits and capabilities of the human mind, especially bandwidth inside one mind compared to bandwidth between minds. I found Brooks's combination of knowledge and humilty appealing, and the whole book was a delight to read. Paul Harper.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine classic - a truly seminal work, 17 Dec 2004

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One of the best books ever written about software development and computing in general.

Yes, it has dated in places but even so it is still very interesting and often incredibly insightful. The title essay (about how throwing additional people at an already late project simply makes it even later) and the essay about Second System Syndrome at particularly good.

It ought to be (but rather sadly is not) a must read for everybody working in IT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandatory for project managers of IT companies,
Note: Original first edition dates from 1975 (!!!). I've readed the 20th anniversary edition.

The book talks about managing software development, in form of essays... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Kartones

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best book about software I've read
20 years into my career, and this is still the most important book about software engineering I've read, trumping the XP books, Programming Pearls, Programming Perl, Modern C++... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Buzz-Lightyear

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Even though the book is literally decades old, it's most relevant points are still accurate, relevant and up to date. A must-read for software developers/architects.

Published 13 months ago by BMarques

2.0 out of 5 stars Somehow obsolete
This book is supposed to be a classic about software project management, maybe because it was the first to actually cover the topic and offer advice and solutions back in the 70s... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Tibal

5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophical essays on software, projects and purpose
This book is a classic for a reason. Every essay by Frederick P. Brooks Jr. addresses software engineering and proves invaluable for those interested in the history and processes... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Rolf Dobelli

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality classic
Although some sections are a bit dated, the core essence of this book remains true. The writing style is crisp and to the point and appreciates the reader's time. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Angelo Dalli

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
I *finally* got around to reading this book and I'm very glad I did. I got so into it that I finished it in only a couple of days. Read more

Published on 30 Dec 2009 by M. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite past its time
You may expect a computer book written in 1975 to be a little past its prime, but surprisingly this collection of essays has much wisdom for today's software makers.

Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Mr. Clive Miller

4.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
This a classic work, and as valuable today as it was in 1975. It is mainly a collection of essays, each focusing a different issue in software engineering and management. Read more

Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Jahanzeb Farooq

1.0 out of 5 stars One seminal essay. The rest, repetitive and out of date.
For sure the Mythical Man Month was a seminal essay back then. This is worth reading for sure. But the rest of the book is very out of date, and very repetitive. Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2008 by Highlander

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