False Efficiency. The Illusion of Success in IT

This book is for those who are planning to invest in IT or have already faced disappointments and losses in this industry. The author, a successful programmer and entrepreneur, shares personal experiences from both sides of the fence: as a developer who brought more than 20 projects to market, and as the head of a company involved in outsourcing, outstaffing, creating own products, and developing business software.

"False Efficiency" exposes common myths about IT, revealing why this industry, despite its shine and hype, often becomes a source of losses for clients. The book presents real examples of how companies and teams profit from projects, while the client is left in the red. It details hidden costs, corporate expenses, inflated expectations, and, most importantly, how we are misled by promises of quick solutions and guaranteed success.

You will learn why standard project management methodologies like Scrum and Agile often protect the performers rather than the project, and how to choose the right path to success. Instead of making one large investment, the author suggests a strategy of multiple small experiments and the use of constructors, which helps to reduce risks and find the most effective solution.

This book will serve as a useful guide for business owners, startup founders, and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of IT processes and minimize their losses by avoiding "fake efficiency" and creating genuinely successful products.