I have always loved “I’m gonna write me a new minivan” from Scott Adams. To me, it never gets old. Originally published in 1998, the theme that applied then still does today: driving 100% of defects or bugs out of the code-base is a laudable goal, but is it really the right one? I would have to argue no. There’s no silver bullet out there that will find all software defects and solve issues automagically, and until there is, software development will continue to struggle with prioritization. Unfortunately, we live in a world of finite resources and constantly evolving demands, but we can always dream about being Wally for a little while.
About the Author: Eric Hollebone
Marketing is shifting, becoming more analytical and its results should have a direct impact on the bottom line. Originally from the software development side of high-tech, I have landed in marketing via product management. In general, I’m interested in conversations about software development methodologies, website measurement and analytics and marketing automation as well as general topics like marketing and mobile technologies. Related Posts
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