The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder (1981)

The Soul of a New Machine is a non-fiction book that chronicles the development of a new computer system by a group of engineers at Data General Corporation in Massachusetts.

The project is driven by their manager, Tom West, and the team is tasked with creating the newest version of the company’s “Eclipse” line of minicomputers.

The book follows the engineers’ journey as they work to develop the system under a tight deadline and with limited resources.

It explores the interpersonal dynamics between the team members as well as their struggles to develop a successful product.

It also examines the challenges of working in the corporate environment and the pressures of competition from rival companies.

The book provides an intimate look into the world of computer design and engineering, as well as a portrait of the personalities involved in the project.

By the end of the book, the team has successfully created the new system, but not without facing numerous challenges along the way.

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