Software Engineering Series Facts and Myths of Software Engineering

Author: (USA) Glass (Glass, R.L.) edited by Yan Yajun, Gong Bo translated
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Building software is a "newborn" technology. Although many seasoned professionals in this field may not agree, software builders are relatively considered the "new generation" of the entire profession. In the short history of software, many facts and fallacies have been discovered. This book is intended to discuss these facts and fallacies. There is a problem with these facts and fallacies—this is something you will likely also feel—that many important basic facts have been known to software engineers, but in the brief life of the software industry, too many fundamental facts have been forgotten. While reading this book, you might say, "Really?" or "Oh, I forgot about this!" The authors of this book do not shy away from controversy. In fact, when discussing each fact and fallacy, related controversies are mentioned. You may agree with many of these facts and fallacies, but you may also disagree with some of them! Regardless of whether you agree or not, you will understand why the author is known as the "temperamental old guy in the software engineering world." These facts and fallacies are crucial for building software—if you forget or ignore them, the consequences are yours to bear!