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Mentioned in 36 episodes

The Mythical Man-Month

Essays on Software Engineering

Book • 1975

Frederick P. Brooks

In this book, Frederick P. Brooks discusses several key issues in software engineering, most notably 'Brooks's Law,' which states that adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.

The book explores the complexities of large programming projects, the difficulties in measuring work in 'man-months,' and the importance of effective communication and team management.

It also includes insights from Brooks's experience managing the development of IBM's System/360 and OS/360.

Mentioned by

Diana Montalion

Richard Campbell

Christopher Bailey

Sander Hoogendoorn

Mentioned in 36 episodes

Mentioned by

Jeff Huber

when talking about limitations in a small team.

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Mentioned by

Bret Taylor

while discussing the challenges of scaling software development projects.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to the challenges of scaling a software engineering team.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of Amazon's approach to software development.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of Amazon's organizational structure.

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Referenced by

Diana Montalion

in the context of the conceptual integrity of software systems.

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Mentioned by

Beyang Liu

when discussing the challenges of scaling software engineering.

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Mentioned by

David Epstein

in relation to the concept of the "experience trap" in software project management.

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Mentioned by

Paula Paul

when discussing the challenges of software development and the importance of upfront planning.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Bailey

as a classic book on software project management, highlighting timeless challenges.

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Mentioned by

Philip Su

to illustrate that doubling the workforce doesn't double the output due to human coordination overhead.

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Recommended by

Steve Hind

for its counterintuitive principles about building software.

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Mentioned by

Beyang Liu

when discussing the challenges and evolution of software development.

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Mentioned by

Shannon Mason

to highlight the common misconception that more manpower equates to faster software development.

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Mentioned by

Jerod Santo

, referencing Fred Brooks's discussion of the software surgeon concept in 1975.

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Mentioned by the anonymous listener as something to convince their CTO of when the CTO is rapidly hiring contractors.

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Mentioned by

Sander Hoogendoorn

when explaining Brooks' Law.

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Mentioned by

Austin Caroe

in relation to building excess capacity and manpower.

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Mentioned by

Carl Franklin

as a book he got for

Richard Campbell

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Mentioned by

Dave Thomas

when discussing the nature of programming and the role of imagination.

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