“When it comes to getting things done, we need fewer architects and more bricklayers”. In managing the unmanageable, Mantle and Lichty, explain how to run a software development team from hiring and firing to project inception and delivery. Interesting read for every project manager.
The book covers eight topics:
- Software Development is difficult
- Understanding Software Developers
- Finding and Hiring Great Programmers
- Getting New Programmers Started Off Right
- Effective Programming Manager
- Motivating Programmers
- Creating a Successful Programming Culture
- Successful Software Delivery
