I. M. Wright's Hard Code (Best Practices) | 
 enlarge | Author: Eric Brechner
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0735624356
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.170904074
EAN: 9780735624351
ASIN: 0735624356
Publication Date: September 12, 2007
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Product Description
From the popular I. M. Wrights Hard Code column at Microsoft, this book presents a series of thematically-arranged essays. It features provocative insights about development processes that can spark the imaginationand help simulate productivity.
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Worth Every Page March 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review 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!
The Unofficial Microsoft Software Development Playbook December 30, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review 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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