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Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development 2 reviews
Patrick McDermott
Writers Club Press, 2002
Unique - and a fun read
+ Interesting!
To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner. This book is ...
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Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (Second Edition)78 reviews
Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister
Dorset House Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1999
Important Read For Contrarian Reasons
+ A must for project managers
+ People Matter
+ commentary on team dynamics
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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft)) 34 reviews
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2006
Science of software estimation
+ Excellent software engineering book backed up by solid empirical studies
+ Good Primer to start with
+ A Must Have Resource
+ Eye Opening
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Fatal Defect: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs4 reviews
Ivars Peterson
Vintage, 1996
Thought-provoking
+ Well thought-out
+ Learn from software failures
+ Good review of a complex and controversial subject.
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Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2000 73 reviews
Kalen Delaney
Microsoft Press, 2000
Extremely useful and a pleasure to read.
+ One big comprehensive book about SQL Server engine
+ Best for SQL Server internals
+ Excellent Book by the master
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction100 reviews
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2004
Invaluable, Well Presented Information
+ Code Complete Review
+ good book
+ Best of the Best
+ An Important Read
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)128 reviews
Frederick P. Brooks
Addison-Wesley Professional, 1995
Software Development
+ Interesting case study
+ Excellent & Highly Recommended Book
+ Required Reading For Anyone Serious About Software Development
+ seminal classic
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Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software ...50 reviews
Joel Spolsky
Apress, 2004
Lots of interesting thoughts
+ Survives the test of time
+ Outstanding Essays On Software Development
+ Considerable wisdom, occasionally dated
+ Very interesting for every programmer
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Lessons Learned in Software Testing36 reviews
Cem Kaner, James Bach, ...
Wiley, 2001
Outstanding Book
+ Highly recommended
+ Expert testers are cognitively skilful not a robot
+ Solid info on software testing "from the trenches".
+ Learn from someone else's experience
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Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering (Agile Software Development)26 reviews
Robert L. Glass
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002
Controversial but good
+ Useful summary book to core software engineering methodology
+ Pearls of wisdom, business reader friendly
+ Insightful and Painful
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)128 reviews
Frederick P. Brooks
Addison-Wesley Professional, 1995
Software Development
+ Interesting case study
+ Excellent & Highly Recommended Book
+ Required Reading For Anyone Serious About Software Development
+ seminal classic
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Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering (Agile Software Development)26 reviews
Robert L. Glass
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002
Controversial but good
+ Useful summary book to core software engineering methodology
+ Pearls of wisdom, business reader friendly
+ Insightful and Painful
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Inside Microsoft SQL Server 200073 reviews
Kalen Delaney
Microsoft Press, 2000
Extremely useful and a pleasure to read.
+ One big comprehensive book about SQL Server engine
+ Best for SQL Server internals
+ Excellent Book by the master
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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft))34 reviews
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2006
Science of software estimation
+ Excellent software engineering book backed up by solid empirical studies
+ Good Primer to start with
+ A Must Have Resource
+ Eye Opening
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Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (Second Edition)78 reviews
Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister
Dorset House Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1999
Important Read For Contrarian Reasons
+ A must for project managers
+ People Matter
+ commentary on team dynamics
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Lessons Learned in Software Testing36 reviews
Cem Kaner, James Bach, ...
Wiley, 2001
Outstanding Book
+ Highly recommended
+ Expert testers are cognitively skilful not a robot
+ Solid info on software testing "from the trenches".
+ Learn from someone else's experience
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Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development2 reviews
Patrick McDermott
Writers Club Press, 2002
Unique - and a fun read
+ Interesting!
To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner. This book is ...
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction100 reviews
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2004
Invaluable, Well Presented Information
+ Code Complete Review
+ good book
+ Best of the Best
+ An Important Read
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Fatal Defect: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs4 reviews
Ivars Peterson
Vintage, 1996
Thought-provoking
+ Well thought-out
+ Learn from software failures
+ Good review of a complex and controversial subject.
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Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software ...50 reviews
Joel Spolsky
Apress, 2004
Lots of interesting thoughts
+ Survives the test of time
+ Outstanding Essays On Software Development
+ Considerable wisdom, occasionally dated
+ Very interesting for every programmer
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