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NewsThe metaverse is coming. Here are the cornerstones for securing it. Pin
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NewsWhy do bad managers prefer Waterfall development? Pin
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I'm going to have to re-read the argument. Yes, I know it was an article, but most of it seemed heavy handed criticism. We're doing "agile" at one of my customers. But all of the requirements come down in waterfall form. Go figure.

Years ago, I got my hand hand on the Extreme Programming book. I could never quite take to pair programming, but there were two things that jumped out at me in a blinding flash of the obvious way. First, no one but developers do estimates. If you want to adjust the schedule, you move features.

The second issue were requirements changes. I used to hear everyone moaning about "requirements changing" where as the book pointed out that you just need to get over it. It's why it is so critical to get something running in front of the customer so that they can figure out what they want. I still have requirements in systems back from 15 years ago that were never fulfilled.

Back to the article.
Charlie Gilley

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759

Has never been more appropriate.

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NewsReport: 70% of U.S. consumers want to use AI for their jobs Pin
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