95% on content and the computer language remains the same.

A typical software project can present more opportunities to learn from mistakes than some people get in a lifetime.

... programming requires more concentration than other activities. It's the reason programmers get upset about 'quick interruptions' - such interruptions are tantamount to asking a juggler to keep three balls in the air and hold your groceries at the same time.

95% on content and the computer language remains the same.

Trying to apply formal methods to all software projects is just as bad as trying to apply code-and-fix development to all projects.

It's OK to figure out murder mysteries, but you shouldn't need to figure out code. You should be able to read it.

Even when you have skilled, motivated, hard-working people, the wrong team structure can undercut their efforts instead of catapulting them to success. A poor team structure can increase development time, reduce quality, damage morale, increase turnover, and ultimately lead to project cancellation.