The short version
Gerald Weinberg’s classic book on the human and social side of programming.
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The Psychology of Computer Programming
Gerald Weinberg’s classic book on the human and social side of programming.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-21
Last seen:2026-07-21
Times seen:1
Website:geraldmweinberg.com
Why it caught our attention
It was singled out as a standout resource for understanding software-team psychology.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-21
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter described Weinberg’s book as “one of the best pieces of work in this genre.”
Original threadThe Psychology of Software Teams