Thoughts on "The Mythical Man-Month"

Core Ideas

Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later. (Brooks's Law)

1. The Tar Pit

Software development is like a tar pit; it looks easy, but once you're in, it's hard to get out.

2. Why Documentation

Documentation is a tool for communication and the crystallization of thought.

Personal Thoughts

When a team expands, communication costs rise exponentially. Small and elite teams are often more efficient than large and miscellaneous ones.