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History & Culture - Showstopper!: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft

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Book Synopsis: 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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Get ready to dive into the captivating world of software development with "Showstopper!: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft." This gripping inside account by G. Pascal Zachary takes you behind the scenes of Microsoft's intense journey to develop a critical new program. Witness the dedication and sacrifices made by a talented team of engineers to create a groundbreaking operating system that fueled Microsoft's growth for years to come.

Experience the energy and madness of a high-stakes race against time with "Showstopper!". Delve into the fascinating story of how a visionary leader, David Cutler, led a group of software engineers on a mission to craft a stable and innovative operating system. This page-turner will immerse you in the dynamic world of software development and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Comparable to the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "The Soul of a New Machine" by Tracy Kidder, "Showstopper!" offers a deep dive into the intricate process of software development. Discover the inner workings of a team driven by the desire to create something truly remarkable, pushing boundaries and breaking new ground in the world of computing. Prepare to be inspired by their unwavering commitment to excellence.

Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of innovation and perseverance? Explore the captivating story of "Showstopper!: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft" today! Get your copy now.

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