The Psychology of Computer Programming
Description
This influential examination of software development looks beyond code to explore the people who create it— their intelligence, motivation, personalities, problem-solving abilities, and relationships with colleagues. Through discussions of egoless programming, team formation, training, communication, workplace environments, and the social challenges of large projects, it presents programming as a deeply human and collaborative endeavor. This anniversary edition preserves the original insights while adding reflective commentary that considers what has changed—and what remains remarkably familiar—in the decades since the book first appeared. Conversational, provocative, and enduringly practical, it offers valuable perspective for programmers, managers, educators, and anyone interested in the human side of computing.
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paperback
Dorset House Pub.
Published Jan 1, 1998
292 pages
ISBN: 9780932633422
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First Published
1971
Language
eng
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