The Great Merge by a Copy-Paste Developer

by Iris Classon

There’s no merge without a conflict.

Once again, meet Leo Larsson—a software developer and a mental breakdown survivor.

When Leo traded the UK for Swedish serenity, it seemed like the perfect reboot. But the dream is rapidly heading for an abrupt shutdown.

After the company announces a surprise merger, the existence of Leo's underperforming team is thrown into jeopardy as the threat of office closure looms like an unchecked exception.
With the team's fate hanging by a thread, Leo faces the horrifying possibility of another breakdown, personal bankruptcy, and the end to the weekly visits to the technophobic therapist, Ulrik. Leo must save the office, no matter the cost.

The solution seems Game the performance metrics, bedazzle the new CEO with flash-fashion programming, and do the a Great Merge.

But there's a catch.
Leo's grip on reality is slipping, and the seemingly brilliant ideas could easily backfire.

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 6, 2023

Reviews

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is fun! Lots of anecdotes that would of course come from a currently working developer such as Iris

[Corina Fanatean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was glad to read more about Leo’s evolution, and “The Great Merge by a Copy-Paste Developer” did not disappoint! Leo is still very vulnerable, and she’s bravely wrestling with both her own demons and disruptive external forces. We already know that Leo is witty, and wittiness is a good thing, because in combination with intelligence and professional competence it can fight anxiety and stressful situations.
I think that many will find the book relatable and that many will find humour in the situations the Leo finds herself in.

[Adam Smith-Platts · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, rounded up.

Iris is a talented writer, and this is an excellent sequel to the first of Leo.

Thanks for the laughs, the horror, and the borderline heart attacks 🤣