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“Motivation is undoubtedly the single greatest influence on how well people perform. Most productivity studies have found that motivation has a stronger influence on productivity than any other factor.”

Quote by Steve McConnell

Book:Rapid Development

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Rapid Development

This book offers strategies and techniques for streamlining the software development process, focusing on productivity and time management. more

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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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