“The magic of myth and legend has come true in our time. One types the correct incantation on a keyboard, and a display screen comes to life, showing things that never were nor could be.”

— Fred Brooks

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About Fred Brooks

Computer Scientist • American

Frederick Phillips Brooks Jr. was an American computer architect, software engineer, and computer scientist who was a pioneer in his field. Brooks is best known for managing the development of IBM's System/360 family of...

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