Like economics, the discipline of software development suffers from a weakness that prevents the resolution of competing theories, in that it is generally impossible to perform controlled experiments. It would take an extremely brave manager to ever try out two competing development theories by having two teams build the same product simultaneously. However, it is possible to borrow a technique from theoretical physics and perform thought experiments. Such an experiment would involve having more than one team develop the same product simultaneously, but using different techniques. That type of experiment is the premise of this novel.
The main character is a recent victim of downsizing who is kidnapped and taken to a formerly communist country where the educational level is high and the costs are low. Once there, he succumbs to his fantasies and agrees to perform the experiment of his dreams. With six products to build and a large staff of developers, he splits them into eighteen groups where each product is being built by three teams simultaneously. Each group of the three then uses a different development method. Throw in impossible deadlines and you have a microcosm of software development.
It would appear that such a premise would guarantee a boring book, but nothing could be further from the truth. The book is entertaining and enduring, as developers will recognize most of their development problems, albeit couched in somewhat unique circumstances. Many of the leading figures in the theory of software development management make cameo appearances, including a certain very rich man. The end result is a true stroke of genius that has somewhat of a surprise ending, but actually quite natural, given the current climate in the computer business.
It is rare when a book about the management of software development is not as dull as baked dirt, and this book is indeed the exception. Not only is it entertaining, but you can even learn some management skills in the process.
很多年前读过的这本书,只能说是一本有趣的读物,对初学者了解一些软件工程的概念有帮助,但不具有实践参考意义。可以当小说看(其实就是一部小说),消磨时间之余还能了解一点软件工程的只是。
評分小说的方式阐述一些项目管理的理论和技巧 又是一本工作前看过的书 工作5年后的现在准备在看看,挖掘一些理解
評分在我看到《最后期限》中间部分时,老婆问我看什么书,我说关于项目管理方面的小说,于是问,“有没有爱情故事?”,“没有吧!”,“那不适合我看。”,“这么俗!”,“那今晚你睡厅吧!”没想到看完到最后几行时,发现还真以爱情故事完美结局噢,那怕是讲工作类小说也需要生...
評分很多年前读过的这本书,只能说是一本有趣的读物,对初学者了解一些软件工程的概念有帮助,但不具有实践参考意义。可以当小说看(其实就是一部小说),消磨时间之余还能了解一点软件工程的只是。
評分在我看到《最后期限》中间部分时,老婆问我看什么书,我说关于项目管理方面的小说,于是问,“有没有爱情故事?”,“没有吧!”,“那不适合我看。”,“这么俗!”,“那今晚你睡厅吧!”没想到看完到最后几行时,发现还真以爱情故事完美结局噢,那怕是讲工作类小说也需要生...
項目管理,重在管理人
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