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I. M. Wright's Hard Code (Best Practices)
by Eric Brechner
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Microsoft Press (2007-09-12)
ISBN: 0735624356
EAN: 9780735624351
Dewey Decimal #: 005.170904074
Paperback: 240 pages
SKU: 080221246
Condition: New
Comments: 0735624356 New, multiple copies, we have a large selection of new computer books at great prices. New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Get the brutal truth about coding, testing, and project management from a Microsoft insider who tells it like it is. I. M. Wright s deliberately provocative column Hard Code has been sparking debate amongst thousands of engineers at Microsoft for years. And now (despite our better instincts), we re making his opinions available to everyone. In this collection of 49 columns, Eric Brechner s alter ego pulls no punches with his candid commentary and best practice solutions to the issues that irk him the most. He dissects the development process, examines tough team issues, and critiques how the software business is run with the added touch of clever humor and sardonic wit. His ideas aren t always popular (not that he cares), but they do stimulate the discussion and imagination needed to drive software excellence.Get the unvarnished truth on how to: Improve software quality and value from design to security Realistically manage project schedules, risks, and specs Trim the fat from common development inefficiencies Apply process improvement methods without being an inflexible fanatic Drive your own successful, satisfying career Don t be a dictator develop and manage a thriving team! Companion Web site includes: Agile process documents Checklists, templates, and other resources
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Customer Reviews
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Worth Every Page
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-03-09
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This wonderful book by Eric Brechner analyzes from the inside of Microsoft the dynamics of Software Development, Organization, Project & People Management, Software Design, Development & Quality. To every harsh criticism, he offers some very interesting and yet simple advice. That doesn't mean that Eric is always "WRight", but he certainly has a good point, and it will make you think and see things in a different light. I strongly recommend it to anybody in a IT profession, specially to managers!
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The Unofficial Microsoft Software Development Playbook
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-12-30
7 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
"Hard Code" is a brilliant read for any software developer, architect, manager, etc. It is a candid interpretation of the politics inside Microsoft and the relationships across various roles in the development process.
This might sound a little boring, but no--this guy goes for the throat. In understanding that everyone has a specific job to do--and their objectives often oppose those of everyone else--he accurately and bluntly exposes common points of conflict. More importantly, he gives hard-won, actionable advice on how to cut through all that crap and put everyone on the same page.
For managers and architects, this book [namely chapter 1: "Project Mismanagement"] would be a great supplement to two books of Julie Bick's that also offer unique insight: All I Really Need to Know In Business I Learned at Microsoft and The Microsoft Edge.
Another interesting point in this book was the article, "Google: Serious threat or poor spelling?" Here he actually points out the flaws with Google's business strategy and gives tips on how they [or any company] could overcome their weaknesses to become a true competitor to Microsoft.
It's not like he gives up Windows source code here, but don't be surprised if you get a bit anxious reading it...just waiting for FBI agents to break down your door for accessing coveted insider trade secrets.
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