The Mythical Man-Month (book)

*The Mythical Man-Month* by Frederick Brooks is a classic book on software project management. It argues that adding more people to a late software project often delays it further, because new team members need time to get up to speed and can create more communication overhead. Brooks' law states, “Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.” The book emphasizes realistic planning, understanding project complexity, and the importance of careful coordination. It provides valuable insights into the challenges of managing large software development efforts and highlights that project schedules cannot be simply accelerated by increasing staff.