SKU: 3318034093

The Leprechauns of Software Engineering

Sale price$50.42 Regular price$56.02
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $14.01 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 14 - Aug 19

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

The Leprechauns of Software EngineeringThe software profession has a problem, widely recognized but which nobody seems willing to do anything about; a variant of the well known "telephone game", where some trivial rumor is repeated from one person to the next until it has become distorted beyond recognition and blown up out of all proportion. Unfortunately, the objects of this telephone game are generally considered cornerstone truths of the discipline, to the point that their acceptance

The software profession has a problem, widely recognized but which nobody seems willing to do anything about; a variant of the well known "telephone game", where some trivial rumor is repeated from one person to the next until it has become distorted beyond recognition and blown up out of all proportion.

Unfortunately, the objects of this telephone game are generally considered cornerstone truths of the discipline, to the point that their acceptance now seems to hinder further progress.

This book takes a look at some of those "ground truths": the claimed 10x variation in productivity between developers; the "software crisis"; the cost-of-change curve; the "cone of uncertainty"; and more. It assesses the real weight of the evidence behind these ideas - and confronts the scary prospect of moving the state of the art forward in a discipline that has had the ground kicked from under it.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 3318034093

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.4 ★★★★★
Based on 28 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
X
Verified Purchase
Xinavee
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Bought often
Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Pork Sausage
I buy these regularly for my aggressive chewer dog. His favorite toy to gnaw on.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kelly S.
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 3
Not for aggressive chewers
Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Peanut Butter
Not for aggressive chewers. Our dog tore pieces off within minutes
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kristy Moss
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 2
Not very strong
Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Peanut Butter
We have a different bone from this company that my dogs love and it’s been indestructible for my hard chewers, but NOT this one. Within 20min of chewing he was pulling pieces off. It’s not nearly as tough as the other one we have. Pretty disappointed.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026
P
Verified Purchase
Pat
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 1
Recommended for Seniors, Not for Chewers
Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Pork Sausage
My 12lb dog loves Playology toys because of the long-lasting scent that's stimulating for her (even though I can't detect the smell). I got this toy because I wanted to add a different texture to her toy bin since most of her toys are rope & plush. Unfortunately, after only 10 minutes of playing with this toy, she managed to tear the pieces of the rubber off and I had to take it away so she doesn't choke on the pieces that were breaking off. Now I see why this toy's recommended for senior dogs. Definitely not recommended for active dogs or heavy chewers.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
A
Verified Purchase
Amanda
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Very well made and helps clean teeth and mouth! Great for all age dogs!s!
Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Peanut Butter, Size: Medium Chew Stick, Style: Peanut Butter
My pup absolutely loves it and it's helping him with teething. It doesn't break off in a bunch of big pieces, just tiny pieces. He spits out the little pieces thankfully! Very well made and smells appetizing to dogs! It definitely helps clean his teeth & the rest of his mouth!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025

recommand products