The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering
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- 100 Books for Software Architects and Engineers Who Build Systems That Last — ranked #16 of 100
- 30 Books on Software Testing, Quality Engineering, and Reliable Delivery — ranked #29 of 30
- 100 Books Every Software Engineer Should Read — ranked #33 of 100
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