The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering
Frederick P. Brooks Jr. · 1975 · 336 pages
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About the book
Frederick P. Brooks Jr., the legendary software engineer who led the IBM System/360 project, offers timeless reflections on the challenges of building complex systems and managing large projects. Despite the technological advances since its publication, the problems identified by Brooks remain surprisingly relevant.
With sharp and often humorous essays, Brooks explores topics such as the essential complexity of software, the myth that adding people speeds up delayed projects, and the importance of coherent design. A fundamental read for engineers, project managers, and anyone interested in how we build complex systems.
Book details
| Author | Frederick P. Brooks Jr. |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Mythical Man-Month |
| Year of publication | 1975 |
| Pages | 336 |
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