Steve McConnell

Updated: 11/16/2019 by Computer Hope
Steve McConnell

Name: Steve McConnell

Born: 1962, USA

Computer-related contributions

  • Author of software engineering textbooks.

Significant publications

  • Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (2006).
  • Professional Software Development: Shorter Schedules, Higher Quality Products, More Successful Projects, Enhanced Careers (2004).
  • After the Gold Rush (1999).
  • Software Project Survival Guide (1998).
  • Rapid Development (1996).
  • Code Complete editions 1 (1993).

Honors and awards

  • Seattle University's "Alumni of the Year for Professional Accomplishment" award (2004).
  • IEEE Computer Society Golden Core (2003).
  • "40 Under 40" award (one of 40 top regional business leaders under 40 years of age), Puget Sound Business Journal (2000).
  • Software Development Magazine Productivity Award for After the Gold Rush (2000).
  • Software Development Magazine Productivity Award for ESTIMATE Professional estimation software (1999).
  • Game Developer magazine Front Line Award for Software Project Survival Guide (1997).
  • Software Development Magazine Jolt Award for Rapid Development (1997).
  • Software Development Magazine Jolt Award for Code Complete (1994).

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