"The Mythical Man-Month" is more than a technology book; it is one of the Bible's in programming and information technology. Even though it was originally written in 1975, most of the information is still current, applicable, and extremely valuable today. The anniversary edition, release...

Abstract The objectives of this essay are to examine whether or not Brook's original scepticism that "no single new development in the next ten years would give software developers an order-of-magnitude improvement in productivity, reliability, or simplicity" and "...fu...

On Classrooms, With and Without Computers Clifford Stoll's essay about computers replacing teachers and hands on experiences as a means for education is filled with his passion for experiencing nature with all of the senses we humans were born with. He writes of feeling the gooshiness of an octopu...

In today's fast-paced world, the high-tech computer industry offers a unique opportunity for high-paying jobs. I believe programming to be one of the most powerful areas of Computer Science; there is a subculture within this area that calls themselves hackers. There seems to be a negative connotati...

In today's fast-paced world, the high-tech computer industry offers a unique opportunity for high-paying jobs. Many people start their careers much younger than I have, so consequently, I have to search for a career in a field that will offer me adequate financial rewards in a limited amount of tim...