Psychology of computer programming. Gerald M. Weinberg

Psychology of computer programming


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Psychology of computer programming Gerald M. Weinberg
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As I understand it, this book is a cult classic, and I was very curious to read it. I recently read (sort of) Frederick Brooks's The Mythical Man-Month. Our standards, in other words, are shifting ones---a fact that has to be taken into full consideration in programming language design. Then there's the Psychology of Computer Programming - but that's from the 20th anniversary printing. Psychology of Computer Programming By Gerald M. A thought provoking book on how humans program, and how they interact with others. Anyway, my challenge – to myself – will be to read and post a review of the books in there. Originally Released in 1971, follow ups added 1998. In every job there are psychological impacts. Even in the computer programmer example, although many are in fact quietly against H-1B visas, those that support the visas might see the appearance of being progressive and non-confrontational as being in their self-interest. Programming is kind of a job that leaves huge impressions because it is complex mixture of logic and maths. Mostly a lot of questions to think about. This book has only one major purpose—to trigger the beginning of a new field of study: computer programming as a human activity, or in short, the psychology of computer programming. Paterfamilias of "American Chopper," observed that when you're sitting across the table negotiating a business contract, the fact that the other guy realizes you could beat the living crap out of him gives you a valuable psychological edge. Weinberg Publisher: Van Nostr and Rein grasp Comp any 1971 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 0442292643 | DJVU | 2 MBLong regarded for example one of the f.