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7-year old article, although that doesn't invalidate it. I think what does is that web development (particularly using frameworks) is much more tractable and pr
by m0nty 19y ago
7-year old article, although that doesn't invalidate it. I think what does is that web development (particularly using frameworks) is much more tractable and probably more lightweight than creating an office suite or operating system.
- mosburger 19y agoYeah, I noticed the 2001 dateline, too... it was especially apparent when he said (paraphrasing) "Mozilla - when is that thing getting released, anyway??" :) I thought it was surprisingly relevant today; especially because it was written during the sobering post-dot-com rush. A lot of those lessons need to be remembered. You're right that a lot of his points are more related to consumer software, but he does have a few gems in there about web development, too, like his points about "Overhype syndrome" and the myth of "Internet Time."
- delano 19y agoI don't have any experience with Fog Creek products but their software should be 70-80% good by now if what he says is true.
- mrtron 19y agoIt is 70-80% good. (FogBugz)