The Mythical Man-Month
by Frederick P. Brooks · Published 1975
Software development doesn't scale like manufacturing; adding people to a late project can increase complexity and communication overhead rather than simply adding productivity.
What works
- Classic software engineering thinking.
- Still relevant to project management.
- Excellent discussion of complexity.
- Useful for engineering leadership.
What doesn't
- Some examples are dated.
- Modern development practices change parts of the picture.
- Several ideas are now common knowledge.
Software development doesn't scale like manufacturing; adding people to a late project can increase complexity and communication overhead rather than simply adding productivity.
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