{"product_id":"facts-and-fallacies-of-software-engineering-paperback","title":"Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003ePaul Becker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Glass\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of building software is a \"new kid on the block\" technology. Though it may not seem this way for those who have been in the field for most of their careers, in the overall scheme of professions, software builders are relative \"newbies.\"\u003c\/p\u003e In the short history of the software field, a lot of facts have been identified, and a lot of fallacies promulgated. Those facts and fallacies are what this book is about.  There's a problem with those facts-and, as you might imagine, those fallacies. Many of these fundamentally important facts are learned by a software engineer, but over the short lifespan of the software field, all too many of them have been forgotten. While reading \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacts and Fallacies of Software Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, you may experience moments of \"Oh, yes, I had forgotten that,\" alongside some \"Is that really true?\" thoughts. The author of this book doesn't shy away from controversy. In fact, each of the facts and fallacies is accompanied by a discussion of whatever controversy envelops it. You may find yourself agreeing with a lot of the facts and fallacies, yet emotionally disturbed by a few of them! Whether you agree or disagree, you will learn why the author has been called \"the premier curmudgeon of software practice.\" These facts and fallacies are fundamental to the software building field-forget or neglect them at your peril!\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of building software is a \"new kid on the block\" technology. Though it may not seem this way for those who have been in the field for most of their careers, in the overall scheme of professions, software builders are relative \"newbies.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the short history of the software field, a lot of facts have been identified, and a lot of fallacies promulgated. Those facts and fallacies are what this book is about. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere's a problem with those facts-and, as you might imagine, those fallacies. Many of these fundamentally important facts are learned by a software engineer, but over the short lifespan of the software field, all too many of them have been forgotten. While reading \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacts and Fallacies of Software Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, you may experience moments of \"Oh, yes, I had forgotten that,\" alongside some \"Is that really true?\" thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author of this book doesn't shy away from controversy. In fact, each of the facts and fallacies is accompanied by a discussion of whatever controversy envelops it. You may find yourself agreeing with a lot of the facts and fallacies, yet emotionally disturbed by a few of them! Whether you agree or disagree, you will learn why the author has been called \"the premier curmudgeon of software practice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese facts and fallacies are fundamental to the software building field-forget or neglect them at your peril!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Glass\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Computing Trends. He has written more than a dozen books on software engineering and on the lessons of computing failures. Robert is trusted by many as a leading authority on software engineering, especially by those who read his columns in \u003ci\u003eCommunications of the ACM\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIEEE Software.\u003c\/i\u003e Robert also publishes a newsletter, \u003ci\u003eThe Software Practitioner, \u003c\/i\u003e and speaks frequently at software engineering events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 0321117425AB09232002\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.26 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154507956287,"sku":"9780321117427","price":77.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/z7d6bSEFW39780321117427.webp?v=1776957389","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/facts-and-fallacies-of-software-engineering-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}