Elizabeth Thomsen, NOBLE
Elizabeth energetically spoke on the world of software in general: how it is developed, how it should be viewed, and what is necessary to making good software:

• Her basic message: Software is easy!
• Software should be designed to be used by people. Therefore, any shortcomings of the software is the fault of the programmers, and users can't be blamed for errors
• Communication is vital to development, both amongst programmers and between programmers and users; users should be seen as co-developers
• Design is important, as poor design can hide even the best features
• A few quotes from Brook's Law to underscore pitfalls with software development:
  • "Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later"
  • "Childbirth takes nine months no matter how many women are assigned to the task"

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Speakers

• Elizabeth Thomsen, NOBLE
• Joshua Ferraro, LibLime
• Randy Robertshaw, Tyngsborough (MA) Public Library
• Wes Hamilton, WMRLS
• Program Recap

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