On: Reckless Software Construction

[Supermancho]

> Demand for rapid development of software has radically changed how we develop, deploy, and maintain software over the past decade or so.

Same as it ever was. We do the best we can with what we have.

> Agile and rapid iteration allow fast-to-market delivery.

This is how I know you're making a marketing post.

> The equation is simple: moving fast and cutting corners leads to increased risk. > Stop it. Be an engineer, not MacGyver.

An engineer makes tradeoffs. Risk is one factor among many, which developers have to consider.

> Dear software developers: please please please stop making disposable software.

All software is disposable. So, no.

[drewcoo → Supermancho]

I was going to post some of what you did but not as well.

I'll just add that the reward is greater than the risk. And the author's shaming doesn't make it any less rewarding.