Week 29, year 2011
- Coping with Change in Software Development - In a discussion about keeping developers motivated, someone said: “I also try as hard as I can to isolate our developers […] from out-of-spec change requests” Sticking to the plan sure allows developers and managers to stay in their comfort zone. The project keeps moving forward, the deadlines are met. But we’re not in the business of meeting deadlines. We’re in the business of building software that delivers value to customers. As the customer gains new insight in what will get the most value, the specs change. And change they will. [Mathias Verraes]