About Jim McCarthy
Born 1951. Jim McCarthy is an American writer.
Jim McCarthy is an author and keynote speaker on software engineering practices. While working at Microsoft, he led the team that developed Visual C++ and holds a key patent on instant messaging.
Publications
Dynamics of Software Development (1995) Software for Your Head (2001)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim McCarthy?
McCarthy, Jim, 1951-
When was Jim McCarthy born?
Jim McCarthy was born in 1951.
What is Jim McCarthy's occupation?
Jim McCarthy is a writer.
What nationality is Jim McCarthy?
Jim McCarthy is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim McCarthy (author)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McCarthy. https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy-writer/
MLA: "Jim McCarthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy-writer/.
Chicago: "Jim McCarthy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy-writer/.
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