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Showstopper
Book • 2015
Showstopper, by Charles Petzold, provides an in-depth account of the development of Windows NT. It details the technical challenges, managerial decisions, and the sheer scale of the project.
The book offers insights into the complexities of operating system design and the human element involved in such a massive undertaking.
Petzold masterfully weaves together technical explanations with compelling narratives of the individuals who shaped Windows NT. The book serves as a valuable resource for software engineers and anyone interested in the history of computing.
The book offers insights into the complexities of operating system design and the human element involved in such a massive undertaking.
Petzold masterfully weaves together technical explanations with compelling narratives of the individuals who shaped Windows NT. The book serves as a valuable resource for software engineers and anyone interested in the history of computing.
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Varun Mohan when discussing the complexity of software projects and comparing it to the development of Windows NT.
Varun Mohan when discussing the complexity of software projects and comparing it to the development of Windows NT.
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Building Windsurf with Varun Mohan
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Liz Craft as an upcoming book that explores career grief and transformation.
Liz Craft as an upcoming book that explores career grief and transformation.
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Ep. 418: Liz’s Face Blindness Challenge & Career Lessons With Laverne
