By a software developer and consultant with over 30 years experience.

9 Dos and 8 Don'ts for software project success, from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. (Sample chapter from Steve McConnell's book Software Project Survival Guide.)

People management advice for technical people.

Some aspects of the relationship between quality and aesthetics (beauty) in software, using architecture analogies.

Characteristics of software developers - personality type, demographics, age, education, attitudes.

Emphasizes "soft" issues - attitude, approach.

This paper presents seven key steps: improve the testing process, define requirements, prove the concept, champion product testability, design for sustainability, plan for deployment, and face the challenges of success.