12 Questions
Why does software complexity increase as the number of components (instructions or lines of code) grows?
Because each instruction creates an interaction with all others, leading to more complexity.
In terms of software complexity, why is a 12-line program considered more complex than a 6-line program?
Each additional line of code increases 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?
$n(n-1)/2$
How can a developer deal with the issue of increasing complexity in software projects?
By dividing the program into smaller components.
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?
The new function is twice as complex as the old function.
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)?
25
What is the main issue that the author highlights about software development teams in Brooks' book (1974)?
They find it challenging to add more people to reduce project time.
What is a unique characteristic of software, according to the text in Chapter 2 of 'Software Project Secrets'?
It is more complex than designing a machine.
Which project management approach is suggested as a solution to increase the chances of successful software projects?
Agile
What did the CHAOS 2020 report indicate about the success rate of Agile projects compared to Waterfall projects?
Agile projects are three times more successful.
Why is traditional project management considered inappropriate for software projects?
It oversimplifies the complex nature of software development.
What is the key message regarding software project failures based on the text?
Software projects fail more often than other types of projects.
Explore the key concepts discussed in Chapter 1 of Brooks' book 'The Mythical Man-Month' (1974), which highlights the challenges faced by software development teams. Learn about the difficulties of managing software projects and the reasons behind their high failure rates, including the unique nature of software development.
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