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Title: Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development by Patrick McDermott ISBN: 0-595-25679-1 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Unique - and a fun read
Comment: To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner.
This book is like that person. Mr. McDermott's experience is extensive - I purchased this book based on the high regard I have for one he coauthored titled, "Workflow Modeling: Tools for Process Improvement and Application Development" ISBN 1580530214. He is also a born teacher who uses anecdotes, past experiences, analogies and other devices to impart knowledge about the most important topics in systems analysis - analysis, design, consulting, business, economics, corporate culture and models.
Each topic area contains a mixture of experience from jobs he has worked, his reflections on the key issues, published works and comments by others with whom he has worked, and clear advice. There is a thread of humor that runs through this book, but the messages he give are serious and well thought out.
As you read this book you will be drawn in by the conversational style - it's as though he is talking to and mentoring you, and much of what he says may be something you already know on a conscious or subconscious level. However, it's the presentation and the personal voice that make much of this material sound like fresh ideas. That is where the Zen comes in. A read through this book will open your eyes to subtleties of ideas that on the surface seem obvious. Certainly you will approach analysis with a fresh perspective.
If for no other reason, read this book for the pleasure of reading - you'll still come away with insights that will stay with you.
Rating: 5
Summary: Interesting!
Comment: Hi everyone! I think this is one of the most interesting books out there. How could the authur connect two different things together? the Zen and the computer systems analysis? Enjoy reading it!
I rate it 5 stars :-)
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Title: The Zen of Programming by Geoffrey James ISBN: 0931137098 Publisher: Infobooks Pub. Date: 01 March, 1988 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Tao of Programming by Geoffrey James ISBN: 0931137071 Publisher: Infobooks Pub. Date: 01 September, 1986 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Workflow Modeling: Tools for Process Improvement and Application Development by Alec Sharp, Patrick McDermott ISBN: 1580530214 Publisher: Artech House Publishers Pub. Date: 15 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $79.00 |
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Title: ZEN COMPUTER by Phil Toshio Sudo ISBN: 0684854104 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: IT Doesn't Matter-Business Processes Do: A Critical Analysis of Nicholas Carr's I.T. Article in the Harvard Business Review by Howard Smith, Peter Fingar ISBN: 0929652355 Publisher: Meghan-Kiffer Press Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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