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24 alternatives to Mythical Man Month
Essays on Software Engineering
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Mythical Man Month launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Interviews with the 15 most interesting computer programmers
2015 · its alternatives →
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Strategies and reflections on software engineering
2016 · its alternatives →
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The world through the lens of software.
2017 · its alternatives →
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DHH talks software, evolving Basecamp, and "unicorns"
2016 · its alternatives →
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Essential Skills and Concepts For The Self-taught Programmer
2016 · its alternatives →
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Thoughts on the most important element of any game's design
2015 · its alternatives →
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Best practices for leading impactful UX teams
2016 · its alternatives →
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Free book about building MVPs fast.
2015 · its alternatives →
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A step-by-step playbook for product teams
2016 · its alternatives →
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