One result that isn't mentioned here, but is important to this argument, is that of J.P. Lewis' seminal paper on large limits to software estimation. This paper should be required reading in every class on software project management as tempering of the optimism shown by well-meaning but unwary managerial (project or otherwise) types (including textbook authors) who believe that software development can be rendered purely a process, not understanding that we are really in the business of R&D every single day.
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One result that isn't mentioned here, but is important to this argument, is that of J.P. Lewis' seminal paper on large limits to software estimation. This paper should be required reading in every class on software project management as tempering of the optimism shown by well-meaning but unwary managerial (project or otherwise) types (including textbook authors) who believe that software development can be rendered purely a process, not understanding that we are really in the business of R&D every single day.