Monthly Archives: August 2019

Maybe you are going to need it

Posted on 2019-08-21 by Graham

In the beginning, there was the green field. The lead developer, who may have been the only developer, agreed with the product owner (or “the other member of the company” as they were known) what they would build for the … Continue reading →

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Experts around the table

Posted on 2019-08-19 by Graham

One of the principles behind the manifesto for Agile software development says: Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project. I don’t like this language. It sets up the distinction between “engineering” and “the business”, which is … Continue reading →

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On the efficient allocation of scarce resources with alternative uses

Posted on 2019-08-17 by Graham

Most of what I know about “the economy” is outdated (Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes) or incorrect (the news) so I decided to read a textbook. Basic Economics, 5th Edition by Thomas Sowell is clear, modern, and generally … Continue reading →

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