Software does not exist in a vacuum. It is written for and by people. Sometimes software is created just for fun or to satisfy the needs of the creator. Other times, the software exists to serve a business. Employees of a company think that a software product can be sold or need custom software built to enable other employees to perform a task more efficiently.
In this chapter, I’ll discuss what you should know about the employer who buys your labor. I’ll talk about “businesses” or “companies,” but these lessons all apply to other organizations such as universities or nonprofits. Within any organization, ...
