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“There are no secrets on an successful software project. Both good and bad news must be able to move up and down the ptoject hierarchy without restriction.”

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Steve McConnell
Steve McConnell

Steve McConnell is a renowned software engineering author. His works, 'Code Complete' and 'Software Craftsmanship', have had a profound impact on the software industry. McConnell has extensive experience in software engineering and has held key roles in multiple large projects. more

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