Books : More Joel on Software: Further Thoughts on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and ... Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity (Pro)
I was learning the hard way about how to be a publisher and probably spending way too much time looking at web sites and programming than I should have in response to that. Anyway, one day I came across this web site called Joel on Software, which was run by a guy with strong opinions and an unusual, clever writing style, along with a willingness to take on the conventional wisdom. In particular, he was writing this ongoing series about how bad most user interfaces were—mostly because programmers by and large knew, as Joel and I would say, using the same Yiddish–derived NYC vernacular that we both share, “bupkis” about what users really want. And I, like many, was hooked both by the series and the occasional random essay that Joel wrote. And then I had this epiphany: I'm a publisher, I like reading his stuff, why not turn it into a book?
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— Gary Cornell, Cofounder, Apress
Since the release of the bestselling title Joel on Software in 2004, requests for a sequel have been relentless. So, we went back to the famed JoelonSoftware.com archives and pulled out a new batch of favorites, many of which have been downloaded over one million times. With Joel’s newest book, More Joel on Software, you’ll get an even better (not to mention updated) feast of Joel’s opinions and impressions on software development, software design, running a software business, and so much more.
This is a new selection of essays from the author’s web site, http://www.joelonsoftware.com.
Joel Spolsky started his web log in March 2000 in order to offer his insights, based on years of experience, on how to improve the world of programming. This web log has become infamous among the programming world, and is linked to more than 600 other web sites and translated into 30+ languages!
Spolsky’s extraordinary writing skills, technical knowledge, and caustic wit have made him a programming guru. With the success of Joel on Software, there has been a strong demand for additional gems and advice, and this book is the answer to those requests.
Containing a collection of all–new articles from the original, More Joel on Software has even more of an edge than the original, and the tips for running a business or managing people have far broader application than the software industry. We feel it is safe to say that this is the most useful book you will buy this year.
What you’ll learn
The best approaches to managing and hiring extraordinary people
Advice for those interested in the software industry as a career and for managers who want to get them
Joel’s unique impressions of how to create products and design—good and bad
An “in the trenches” look at how to start and run an effective software business (or any business for that matter)
A true sense of what it takes to create a differentiated, unique, motivated organization
Who is this book for?
Anyone interested in the software business will truly enjoy this book, but in particular this should be required reading for managers of technical businesses.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Oh no more Joel.
"More Joel on Software" is exactly what it says. It's a follow-up on "Joel on Software", a collection of blog posts from Joel Spolskys well-known blog "Joel on Software". I thoroughly enjoyed the first collection of Joels posts and thus was looking forward to this. And... I was disappointed. It IS good, Joel is an excellent and funny author and his posts are interesting, but... it was not as good as the first collection of posts :) Is he running out of ideas? We'll see in "Even More Joel on ... Read More
Rating: - Joel rocks!
I have been subscribing to his email list for quite a while, and he always entertains you *and* makes you think.
This book is composed of his collected writings from his website. I'm posting this review mostly to counteract the "1" rating given by the person who didn't realize that, even though it says so in the description of the book......
Rating: - Don't waste your money (like I did)
This is cut and paste from the Joel on Software Blog.
I just finished reading "Smart and Gets Things Done" by the same author and about a quarter of that book is in here.
What a waste of money! If you think this guy has good ideas, save your money and read the blog instead.
I felt ripped off buying this book after just reading "Smart and Gets Thinks Done" as it's a cut and paste from that book into this one.
Rating: - Worth Rereading
Since I've been reading joelonsoftware for the past two years, a lot of this was already familiar to me, but it was well worth rereading. Some of the essays were old enough and I hadn't come by links to them so they were new to me, but not many. Most of the first part Managing People was already published in Joel's Smart and Gets Things Done.
Anyone even considering working on shrink-wrap software, especially in a small company, should read this book. (Anyone considering consultingware ... Read More
Rating: - He'll definitely challenge a few of your industry practices and beliefs...
If you're a fan of the website Joel On Software, you will enjoy having so many of his postings in a single volume. More Joel on Software: Further Thoughts on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and ... Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity by Joel Spolsky takes a number of his blog postings over the last six years and presents in a context that was unavailable as they unfold over time. This aspect of book over blog allows him to consolidate ... Read More
- Joel rocks!
- Don't waste your money (like I did)
