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DHH has a nice methodology that works with fixed deadlines: his basic rule is that features can be dropped/simplified, but deadlines must be met. https://www.a
by xiphias2 7y ago
DHH has a nice methodology that works with fixed deadlines: his basic rule is that features can be dropped/simplified, but deadlines must be met.
https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780 https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/00628747...
- matwood 7y agoHe's applying an old concept. The Iron Triangle has been in use since the 1950s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_triangle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_triangle If time is fixed, then scope and/or cost must change.
- xiphias2 7y agoThis is true, but fixing the deadline and not committing to the scope requires clear communication by the project management / sales teams with the clients about it, and this is rare.