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A classic on why people, not technology, decide the success of software projects
1987Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister argue that most software project problems are human, not technical. They write about office space, teamwork, interruptions and management. The book became a classic among software managers.
Who will enjoy it
Software managers and teams.
What you will get
Revised in 1999 and 2013.
Peopleware Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Software · Management · Teams
Length
254 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister.
Setting
Software offices.
What makes it different
A management classic with sharp, witty advice.
Feel
Witty, practical and sharp.
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