Gerald M. Weinberg: Writer - Consultant
Dedicated to Helping Smart People be Happy
SOFTWARE
Books on Software
Perfect Software and other Fallacies about Testing
Quality Software Management Series
Vol.2. First-Order Measurement
Rethinking Systems Analysis and Design
Understanding the Professional Programmer
Roundtable on Technical Leadership
Roundtable on Project Management
Workshops
with Esther Derby and Johanna Rothman
AYE Conference (Amplifying Your Effectiveness)
• I offer a few private workshops, such as
• Workshop in designing experiential training
• Consulting Clinics
These private workshops are open only to people I know through previous workshops or the AYE Conference or the SHAPE Forum. (To indicate your interest, or for information, contact Esther Derby.)
Articles About Software
What Have 20 Years Accomplished and What Is Left to Accomplish in the Next 20 Years?
Here's a technique for fast searching.
Make your organization blame-free and productive
A moment's thought may keep you out of big trouble.
One-time programs should be much cheaper.
Exceptions are here to stay. Deal with them.
Learn the dynamics of intimidation.
Delays are here to stay. Learn to handle them.
Learn to be skeptical about predictions.
Advice for Software Development Managers
Here are some different ways to see your job.
Test Trimming: A Fable about Testing
Make sure you have the time you need.
Treaties to Deal with Communication and Conflict
Interviews
(with comments about software)
Here are some recent interviews with Jerry, in a variety of formats:
Meet the Masterminds: Jerry Weinberg Reveals Secrets
Clarke Ching asks Questions about Perfect Software
CIO Magazine: The Unfulfilled Project
StickyMinds:Beth Layman interviews Jerry about the state of the practice, becoming a technical leader, and the future of software engineering
PM Boulevard website: Five questions on Agile methods.
Interview about the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Psychology of Computer Programming
Michael Hunter asks Five questions on testing and debugging.
Dr. Dobbs interview on computing's past and future
An open-ended interview with TechRepublic:
"the discussion ranges from the programmer/manager relationship to the impact of foreign programmers on the profession in the United States."
On change, as part of an article by John Manuel K.
Software Development Interview: Advice for Software Development Managers
Consulting Tips: Management Consulting News
On the past and future of software engineering, by StickyMinds
Dorset House: Sidebar links to various interviews about books and book topics
A really fun, wide-ranging interview conducted by Clay Shannon
(AUDIO) Radio interview on secrets of consulting, on "Let's Talk Computers"
