Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development

by Patrick McDermott

Whether you re new to systems analysis or have been there, done that and seen it all but especially if you want to ponder the significance of information systems analysis in the scheme of the universe, this book is for you. The author brings a unique perspective to the problems of computer system analysis

200 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2002

About the author

Patrick McDermott is president of McDermott Computer Decisions, Inc., in Oakland, California. He received his B.A. in Economics from California State University at Sacramento. He has served as director of the Data Management Association (DAMA).

Reviews

[Joe Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

While an anecdotal recount of McDermott's successes and failures, he has much wisdom to share in this easy read. If anything, it's a bit of levity for when developers and users miscommunicate.