Humanware (2nd Edition)

Author: (USA) Tom DeMarco
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: One of the reasons for Microsoft's success is that all the managers in the company have read Peopleware. I recommend that software managers reread this book every year. —Joel Spolsky
When the first edition of Peopleware was published, I wrote a review, "I strongly recommend you buy a copy of Peopleware for yourself or your boss; if you are the boss, please buy one for everyone in your department and also for yourself." This advice remains valid 12 years later and is even stronger. —Edward Yourdon
Many of the methods recommended in this book have become slogans of today's top companies: providing private offices for developers, shutting down public pagers, offering phones with 'Do Not Disturb' settings, and so on. Due to the reputation of the first edition, the new edition of Peopleware is one of the few books I decide to buy without even looking at it. —Steve McConnell, IEEE Software
This has always been one of my favorite software engineering books. Peopleware correctly points out that software engineering is about 'people', not 'technology'. It recognizes many aspects of people in the software development process and argues that people are not simple gears in a software development machine. I strongly recommend this book to everyone from ordinary engineers to CEOs. —Mark A. Herschberg
We finally have a book that focuses on the 'human factor' in the software industry, which is great news. When I first read this book, I was extremely excited, and I remain thrilled even now after reading it again. The main problem we face at work is not technical but social. I can't help but envy the author's vast knowledge and experience. —Raghavendra Gururaj
In recent years, one of the significant contributions to the field of software engineering has been Peopleware by DeMarco and Lister, published in 1987. I sincerely recommend this book to my readers. —The Mythical Man-Month, Chapter 19
The Mythical Man-Month focuses on 'software development' itself, while Peopleware focuses on the 'people' in software development. —UMLChina
The first edition of Peopleware was published in 1987 and specifically addressed the management of software development and maintenance teams, challenging traditional perceptions. The author advocates for a human-centric management philosophy, correctly pointing out that the core of a knowledge-based enterprise is people, not technology, and calls for giving software workers ample freedom and trust. After its release, it immediately caused a sensation in the West and was hailed as "the most influential idea on the American software industry in decades." Like The Mythical Man-Month, Peopleware has now become a classic in software team management. Together, they are often referred to as the "two most brilliant gems in software literature." People believe that The Mythical Man-Month focuses on 'software development' itself, while Peopleware focuses on the 'people' in software development. Therefore, on countless bookshelves, Peopleware is always displayed alongside The Mythical Man-Month. In February 1999, the second edition of Peopleware was published, adding eight new chapters. These chapters offer a broader perspective and delve deeply into how teams operate in large and medium-sized organizations. The latest Chinese translation of Peopleware was organized by UMLChina and will be published by Tsinghua University Press in May 2003.