“It's harder than you might think to squander millions of dollars, but a flawed software development process is a tool well suited to the job.” ThinkingWellsMightJobsProcessMillionsDevelopmentToolsHarderDollarsProgrammingSoftwareFlawedSoftware EngineeringSoftware Development Book:The Inmates are Running the Asylum Source: The Inmates are Running the Asylum
“It has been said that the great scientific disciplines are examples of giants standing on the shoulders of other giants. It has also been said that the software industry is an example of midgets standing on the toes of other midgets.” Has BeensSaidTechnologyExampleIndustryDisciplineComputerStandingShouldersGiantsProgrammingSoftwareToesProgrammersComputer ProgrammingComputer ProgrammersMidgetComputer Software Author:Alan Cooper
“If we want users to like our software we should design it to behave like a likeable person: respectful, generous and helpful.” IfsWantShouldPersonsDesignBehaveGenerousHelpfulSoftwareUsersWant URespectfulSoftware DesignLikeable Author:Alan Cooper
“Ironically, the thing that will likely make the least improvement in the ease of use of software-based products is new technology. There is little difference technically between a complicated, confusing program and a simple, fun, and powerful product.” LittlesUseFunDifferencesSimplePowerfulTechnologyProductsProgramComplicatedImprovementEaseSoftwareConfusingNew TechnologyEase Of Use Book:The Inmates are Running the Asylum Source: The Inmates are Running the Asylum
