Psychology of computer programming by Gerald M. Weinberg

Psychology of computer programming Gerald M. Weinberg ebook
ISBN: 0932633420, 9780932633422
Publisher: Dorset House
Page: 299
Format: djvu

Instead of being focused solely on the code being written, The Psychology of Computer Programming looks at the thought process behind the person actually writing the code. Researchers in Sweden have created a computer program that can score 150 on standard non-verbal IQ test questions by modeling human problem-solving psychology. Murnane, 1993) most research about the cognitive effects of computer programming seemed to have focused on programming as a problem solving rather than a linguistic activity. Weinberg is eminently quotable. "It is not a question of silicon vs. That question calls forth all of computer science from low-level machine design, through compilers, operating systems, programming and interaction design, to psychology and organisation theory. Paterfamilias of "American Chopper," observed that when you're sitting across the table negotiating a business contract, the fact that the other guy realizes you could beat the living crap out of him gives you a valuable psychological edge. I've taught myself computer programming, psychology, graphic design, nutrition, philosophy, evolutionary biology, finance and other subjects. His experience with both computer programming and human psychology has led him to notice the many similarities that exist between the two fields. Even in the computer programmer example, although many are in fact quietly against H-1B visas, those that support the visas might see the appearance of being progressive and non-confrontational as being in their self-interest. Edward mentioned what looks like an interesting book about how to be happy in your career as a computer programmer here. The Psychology of Computer Programming. The Psychology of Computer Programming: Silver Anniversary Edition. A couple of months ago the topic of psychology and computer programming came up in a thread; it was noted there didn't seem to be a lot of work done in the area (iirc). I think the major culprit is Gerald Weinberg's book, The Psychology of Computer Programming: Silvery Anniversary Edition. I will buy into this congruence buzzword, if this is the same Gerald Weinberg who wrote Psychology of Computer Programming. We are particularly seeking instructors for courses in psychology, computer programming, business, accounting, economics, nursing, Spanish language, science, history, U.S. If computer But on another, it's a psychological paradigm which functions in much the same way as a natural language: lifelong programmers develop a tendency to look at everything in their lives as a series of algorithms, and so on. With a few notable exceptions (e.g. Government, math and sociology.