Peopleware

Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister

15 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2007–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Top 10 Timeless Software Books That ChangedLife as Software Engineer? 2023 · 3 recommendations
• Classic books for tech leads or those aspiring to be 2020 · 3 recommendations
• A reading list for new engineering managers 2021 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are good books/blogs to read for a first time CTO? 2023 · 1 recommendation
• The first non-bullshit book about culture I've read 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• What is the single most influential book every programmer should read? 2011 · 1 recommendation
• Must Read CS Books For Self Self-Taught Programmers 2011 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation