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This “inside account captures the energy—and the madness—of the software giant’s race to develop a critical new program. . . . Gripping” (Fortune Magazine).
Showstopper is the dramatic, inside story of the creation of Windows NT, told by Wall Street Journal reporter G. Pascal Zachary. Driven by the legendary David Cutler, a picked band of software engineers sacrifices almost everything in their lives to build a new, stable, operating system aimed at giving Microsoft a platform for growth through the next decade of development in the computing business. Comparable in many ways to the Pulitzer Prize–winning book The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder, Showstopper gets deep inside the process of software development, the lives and motivations of coders and the pressure to succeed coupled with the drive for originality and perfection that can pull a diverse team together to create a program consisting of many hundreds of thousands of lines of code.
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Introducing "Showstopper!: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft" - the thrilling inside account that takes you on a gripping journey behind the scenes of the software giant's race to develop a critical new program. Written by G. Pascal Zachary, a renowned Wall Street Journal reporter, this book captures the energy and madness of the process, leaving you on the edge of your seat.
Led by the legendary David Cutler, a handpicked group of software engineers make unimaginable sacrifices in their lives to create a new, stable operating system. Their goal? To provide Microsoft with a platform for growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving computing business. Comparable to the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Soul of a New Machine," by Tracy Kidder, Showstopper takes you deep inside the world of software development, revealing the lives and motivations of coders, the relentless pressure to succeed, and the relentless pursuit of originality and perfection that unites a diverse team.
Immerse yourself in the astonishing process of creating a program composed of hundreds of thousands of lines of code. From the highs and lows to the triumphs and setbacks, Showstopper showcases the resilience, determination, and sheer brilliance required to achieve greatness in the technology industry. Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring coder, or simply fascinated by the inner workings of one of the biggest companies in the world, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on this incredible tale of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Experience the thrill of witnessing history unfold and the birth of a groundbreaking operating system. Get your hands on a copy of "Showstopper!: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft" now! Click here to grab your copy.
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