The Laws of Software Process

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The Future of Software Development

the same from the human side of the equation. In essence, it is all learning.

Without the learning there is nothing. The systems, tools, and models cannot

learn by themselves any more than a requirements document can write

itself. Indeed, the purpose of many of the other roles is simply to establish

a reasonably effective and efficient learning environment. In association

with the tools and methods, there must be attention to the learning activity

itself. This learning will operate across a wide spectrum.

This learning activity is so important, that in the organization of the

future it will not only become the key component of successful projects, in

far-sighted organizations it will become the purpose of the or ...