Quote by Frederick P. Brooks, Jr.

There is no single development, in either technology or management technique, which by itself promises even one order-of-magnitude improvement within a decade in productivity, in reliability, in simplicity.

There is no single development, in either technology or mana

Summary

This quote suggests that significant advancements in technology or management techniques alone are unlikely to result in a tenfold improvement in productivity, reliability, or simplicity within a decade. It implies that transformative progress usually requires a combination of various developments rather than relying on one breakthrough innovation. This emphasizes the complexity and interconnectedness of different aspects of progress and underlines the need for a comprehensive approach in achieving substantial improvements.

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By Frederick P. Brooks, Jr.

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