10 Questions
What is one of the common complaints about software production?
Software is unreliable and requires permanent maintenance
Why do 50% of all software projects fail?
Excessive failures (bugs)
Why is software considered difficult to visualize according to the text?
Because it lacks transparency and is messy
What does Brook's 'No Silver Bullet' suggest as a solution for software development challenges?
Reusing existing solutions
What is one of the problems with software production according to the text?
Software being unreliable and requiring permanent maintenance
Why does software production often face complaints about its quality and reliability?
Software is unreliable and needs permanent maintenance
Which factor contributes to the high failure rate of software projects?
Complexity and conformity
Why is it difficult to measure the progress at which software is being developed?
Software can 'easily' be changed, but a bridge is almost impossible to move
What solution for software development challenges is suggested in Brook's 'No Silver Bullet' according to the text?
Reuse of existing software
Why is software development considered to be done by tinkering or by the 'million monkey' approach according to the text?
Software is developed not manufactured
Learn about the challenges in software production, including unreliability, maintenance, and messy code. Understand the reasons behind the high failure rate of software projects.
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