Software Engineering's Greatest Hits
Greg Wilson
Why leaders watch it
Surveys what empirical evidence says about software practices, encouraging leaders to base decisions on data rather than folklore.
Greg Wilson surveys what empirical research actually shows about software development, why we believe it, and how to share that knowledge more widely. It covers evidence on practices such as TDD and design patterns.
Takeaways
- Many beliefs lack evidence
- Use research to settle practice debates
- Measure what actually works
Topics: Engineering & technical leadership, Decision making & mental models
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