>The main value of a software company is the mapping of source code and problem space in the developer’s heads [In linked article] That is a profound conclusio

>The main value of a software company is the mapping of source code and problem space in the developer’s heads [In linked article] That is a profound conclusion to reach. For the most part, I think it's true. Without someone who wrote/fully understands source code, for example in abandoned software, the source code is a treasure map, the as-built plan of a building. It takes a lot of time and effort to orient yourself with things and make reasonable guesses as to what is going on. This aligns well with the original post.