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The problem is that a developer doesn’t really understand the business complexities and nuances - he studied computers, not business. I feel there is a gap to
by thiagocesar 6y ago
The problem is that a developer doesn’t really understand the business complexities and nuances - he studied computers, not business.
I feel there is a gap to be crossed, and settling into a common language and common communication practices are ways to bridge it, but I could never say I understand the business.
I get some basics. We have lots of areas, we need workflows, we design parts, then make them, then sell them. But I certainly don’t have enough knowledge to really understand it.
- lmm 6y agoTranslation needs to involve at least one person who is native-level in each language, and you're lucky if it's possible for both of those to be the same person. An effective team needs people who understand the computers and people who understand the business. Though it can sometimes end up a little like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSnaY1Wp_U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSnaY1Wp_U .