Brooks' The Mythical Man-Month Book Overview
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Why does software complexity increase as the number of components (instructions or lines of code) grows?

  • Due to the decrease in interactions between instructions.
  • Size reduction of the program leads to increased complexity.
  • The software becomes simpler with more components.
  • Because each instruction creates an interaction with all others, leading to more complexity. (correct)

    • In terms of software complexity, why is a 12-line program considered more complex than a 6-line program?

  • Complexity remains the same regardless of the number of lines of code.
  • The larger program size allows for fewer interactions between instructions.
  • Each additional line of code increases the number of interactions between instructions. (correct)
  • Due to the decrease in the number of interactions between instructions.

    • What is the formula used to calculate the complexity of a program based on its number of lines of code?

  • $n(n-1)/2$ (correct)
  • $n(n+1)$
  • $n^2 - n$
  • $2n$

    • How can a developer deal with the issue of increasing complexity in software projects?

    <p>By dividing the program into smaller components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Exercise 1, when comparing the complexity of the old function f1() with the new function f1() (having double the lines of code), what can be concluded?

    <p>The new function is twice as complex as the old function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total complexity of a program composed of four functions: f1 (5 statements), f2 (8 statements), f3 (5 statements), and main (7 statements)?

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue that the author highlights about software development teams in Brooks' book (1974)?

    <p>They find it challenging to add more people to reduce project time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique characteristic of software, according to the text in Chapter 2 of 'Software Project Secrets'?

    <p>It is more complex than designing a machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project management approach is suggested as a solution to increase the chances of successful software projects?

    <p>Agile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the CHAOS 2020 report indicate about the success rate of Agile projects compared to Waterfall projects?

    <p>Agile projects are three times more successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is traditional project management considered inappropriate for software projects?

    <p>It oversimplifies the complex nature of software development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key message regarding software project failures based on the text?

    <p>Software projects fail more often than other types of projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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