Mythical Man-Month: People, Productivity, and Programmes A Series of Books on Software Management and Software Engineering

Author: Frederick P. Brooks Jr. [USA]
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: Since its first publication, this book has remained a bestseller for over 20 years and is an indispensable classic in the software field. The author provides insightful perspectives on managing complex projects, offering both thought-provoking ideas and extensive software engineering practices. The content of this book is derived from Brooks' experience in project management for IBM's System/360 family and OS/360. Today, 20 years after the second publication, Brooks revisits his original views and adds new ideas and suggestions. This not only benefits those familiar with the original content but also serves readers who have read it again. The new chapters added to this book include:
- A summary of some core insights from the original text;
- Dr. Brooks' new reflections on his original views after an era has passed;
- "No Silver Bullet," the classic article from 1986;
- Dr. Brooks' current thoughts on the 1986 conclusion (that a silver bullet would not appear within the next decade).
The readers of this book include: software developers, software project managers, system analysts, and students and faculty in STEM and technical management fields.