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As opposed to the maximum size I find it more interesting what the minimum size of organisations is (Haldane's example was the mouse's eye): Can you write viab
by nn3 13y ago
As opposed to the maximum size I find it more interesting what the minimum size of organisations is (Haldane's example was the mouse's eye):
Can you write viable software with a small team (<5)? Yes
Can you write very complex software like a distributed database or a web browser with a small team (<20)? Maybe, but will already be very difficult for the web browser (assuming not just writing a WebKit wrapper)
Can you develop a CPU with a small team (<10people)? Depends on the complexity, but typically CPU teams are larger for more faster chips.
Can you develop the silicon process needed to make the CPU with a small team? (<100) No
- tracker1 13y agoIn all of your examples, it depends on the team, their skill level as individuals and how well they communicate... the large the extended teams that have to coordinate, the larger a part communication takes, and the less time each member of a team has to accomplish any work. In software, I've seen this time and again. Adding more people to a team is sometimes a very bad thing.