Frederick P. Brooks Jr.

Frederick P. Brooks Jr. was a computer scientist renowned for his work in software engineering and system design. He led the development of IBM's System/360, a groundbreaking mainframe computer, and authored the influential book "The Mythical Man-Month," which discusses the challenges of managing complex software projects. Brooks introduced key concepts like Brooks's Law, stating that adding more people to a late software project often delays it further. His insights have shaped modern software development practices, emphasizing careful planning, coordination, and understanding the nature of large-scale software systems.