Date:         Sat, 8 May 1999 14:23:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Jules Bosch <jxb@BELLATLANTIC.NET>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>
From:         Jules Bosch <jxb@BELLATLANTIC.NET>
Organization: Bosch Systems Inc.
Subject:      Re: Deadlines and software development (was SAS Institute -
              Sanity             vs. Insanity)
Comments: To: PW098@AOL.COM
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Speaking of software development...
 
there is a book entitled, "Code Complete..."  My copy is in a client's
office or I would provide the full title.  Anyway, a few years back it
was recommended here, I think by Karsten Self.  It is just full of all
kinds of information, tables, and lists, all to do with the
"construction" of software projects.  Every time I refer to the book I
am simply amazed to think that anyone could produce such an effective,
detailed, voluminous book about such a problematic issue.
 
The book was well worth the price.
 
Jules
 
Bob Fitz wrote:
>
> In a message dated 8/05/99, 2:18:18, tchur@bigpond.com writes:
> <<SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>>
> Tom,
>
> I agree most wholeheartedly that while the SAS tech support in the USA is
> very good and better than most, the tech support here in Oz is the best of
> any computer related tech support that I have ever dealt with.   No bias
> here, I'm from the States but here on assignment.  Inspiration and
> perspiration are the key ingredients as long as the 50 to 60 hour a week
> spurts do not become a way of life.  If it takes 60 hours every week to do
> the job, there are one of two problems.  The first is that there needs to be
> another person helping or two you're not up to the task at hand.  massive
> hours in front of the screen produces bad code and burnout.
>
> Just my .02
>
> G'Day,
> Bob Fitz