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Software Craftsmanship is a call to arms for programmers: an impassioned manifesto that restores the developer to a central role in large-scale projects, and shows developers how to master the skills they need to succeed in that role. Software Craftsmanship transcends "software engineering," demonstrating that quality software can't simply be "manufactured": it must be built by craftspeople with pride in their work, and a personal commitment to excellence. In Software Craftsmanship, Pete McBreen focuses on the craft of software development, explaining why current "software engineering" techniques often fail, and offering programmers a new path to excellence. Just as the modern carpenter benefits from better tools, materials, and understanding, the modern programmer can benefit from better computers, reusable components, and more robust languages -- but only if he or she is prepared to treat the software profession as a true "craft." McBreen explains what software "craftsmanship" means, how its affects users, and how it changes the developer's relationship with customers. He introduces the concepts of software apprentices and journeymen, shows what can (and can't) be learned from the software engineering movement, and presents specific steps you can take now to move towards craftsmanship in your work -- and your organization.
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By recognizing that software development is not a mechanical task, you can create better applications.
Today’s software development projects are often based on the traditional software engineering model, which was created to develop large-scale defense projects. Projects that use this antiquated industrial model tend to take longer, promise more, and deliver less.
As the demand for software has exploded, the software engineering establishment has attempted to adapt to the changing times with short training programs that teach the syntax of coding languages. But writing code is no longer the hard part of development; the hard part is figuring out what to write. This kind of know-how demands a skilled craftsman, not someone who knows only how to pass a certification course.
Software Craftsmanship presents an alternative—a craft model that focuses on the people involved in commercial software development. This book illustrates that it is imperative to turn from the technology-for-its-own-sake model to one that is grounded in delivering value to customers. The author, Pete McBreen, presents a method to nurture mastery in the programmer, develop creative collaboration in small developer teams, and enhance communications with the customer. The end result—skilled developers who can create, extend, and enhance robust applications.
This book addresses the following topics, among others:
Software Craftsmanship is written for programmers who want to become exceptional at their craft and for the project manager who wants to hire them.
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It is a very thought provoking read. Reading this book won't give you practical ways of being a better developer, but will give you new ways of thinking about the profession of software development, and how this can be managed in a more people-centric way. I'd recommend it to anyone involved in the process of managing software developers, or who likes to think about these issues.
The essence of the Software Craftsmanship model is to stop trying to control a large number of average developers and instead employ exceptional developers who can self-organise. There is plenty of advice on how to organise a team around a master-craftsman and how to give the novice developers the path to becoming journeymen and eventually master craftsmen.
Anyone who has worked in companies with lots of warm bodies who cannot reliably get quality software shipped will understand why there is a need to change our attitude towards software development. This book is only controversial if you rely on the hierarchy of software engineering or want to sell certifications.
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