The System Thinking Laws from Peter Senge’s book “The Fifth Discipline” applied to Software Development.

Brain: an apparatus with which we think that we think. Mind, n. A mysterious form of matter secreted by the brain. - Ambrose Bierce We expect that experienced programmer has perfectly logical, rational and consistent mind (at least during working hours). However, my experience...

“There are very few true artists in computer programming, most are just house painters.” - Tim Bryce’s Law Management consultant Tim Bryce doesn’t like programmers. Many programmers don’t like him either (here, here, here, here and probably in many other places). Mr. Bryce’s v...

What should be the qualities of the best leader for the software team: strong decisive knowledgeable or quiet supportive cooperative?

We know that effective communication with humans requires skills, experience and effort. It is not easy and straightforward.

Software development is the translation of a user need or marketing goal into a software product. - Wikipedia Why it is so difficult to understand the nature of the Software Development? Because it is ideal and metaphysical. Software Development doesn’t stand on objective phys...