A "good" programmer can outproduce five, ten, and sometimes more
run-of-the-mill programmers. The secret to success for any software
company then is to hire the good programmers. But how to do that? In
Joel on Hiring, Joel Spolsky draws from his experience both at Microsoft
and running his own successful software company based in New York City.
He writes humorously, but seriously about his methods for sorting
resumes, for finding great candidates, and for interviewing, in person
and by phone. Joel's methods are not complex, but they do get to the
heart of the matter: how to recognize a great developer when you see
one. The author is the #1 ranked blogger in the technical space and is
widely quoted even in the mainstream media. He has a large and devoted
following, all his previous books have been best sellers with back list
appeal.