Why Johnny Can't Program

Holmes, Neville (2000) Why Johnny Can't Program. Computer, 33 (12). 160, 158-159. ISSN 0018-9162

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Abstract

This essay examines the nature of software development and argues that two kinds of workers should be used in projects: system engineers who design the system implemented by the software and monitor its implementation, and programmers who do the actual coding and testing. The Y2K problem is used as an illustration.

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Keywords:	system analysis, programming, software development, the Y2K problem
Subjects:	280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280300 Computer Software > 280302 Software Engineering 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350200 Business and Management > 350211 Innovation and Technology Management 280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280300 Computer Software > 280301 Programming Techniques
ID Code:	1977
Deposited By:	Mr Neville Holmes
Deposited On:	24 Sep 2007
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2008 02:30
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