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I loved the early and often emphasis on communication. That gets swept under the rug far too often. This list makes it clear that communication (of designs, o

I loved the early and often emphasis on communication. That gets swept under the rug far too often. This list makes it clear that communication (of designs, of status, of workarounds, etc) is vital for the professional software engineer.

BlargMcLarg 4y ago
Does it? Almost every day we get articles on every existing medium regarding the importance of communication. Even the tech circles in 4chan parrot it. Yes, the place known for anti-social recluses parrots it, too. And it's showing. There is so much emphasis on communication, people started equating quantity to quality. "Just talk more, that's what great communication is about" wouldn't be an observation too far from the truth. Far too little is invested into researching what makes quality communication. It's just the same old rational arguments against rational arguments, day in, day out. For a field entirely about managing and sharing information, be it to machines or to people, that's pathetic.
- jvanderbot 4y ago
  If you only compare the sermon to the hymns, it does seem a little redundant. But if I look around my workplace, clear, frequent communication is absolutely a huge need.
  - BlargMcLarg 4y ago
    Again, this is purely anecdotal and at best rational only. Our field is already loaded with rationality, and most of our "this is clearly better" cases fail to reveal any improvements in case studies. If people are so certain it is better and believe it is important, let them stake money on it and do research. Until then, the cat is both dead and alive.
    - jvanderbot 4y ago
      You're kidding, right? Nearly every book I've read on management emphasizes communication all the way down. It just comes in many forms. Clear lines of communication Culture of communication Strong vision and storytelling Open discussions and inclusive of disagreements Managing "up" etc
ummonk 4y ago
Kind of ironic to have communication emphasized so much by someone who can’t concisely and clearly communicate his expectations.

BlargMcLarg 4y ago

Does it? Almost every day we get articles on every existing medium regarding the importance of communication. Even the tech circles in 4chan parrot it. Yes, the place known for anti-social recluses parrots it, too. And it's showing. There is so much emphasis on communication, people started equating quantity to quality. "Just talk more, that's what great communication is about" wouldn't be an observation too far from the truth. Far too little is invested into researching what makes quality communication. It's just the same old rational arguments against rational arguments, day in, day out. For a field entirely about managing and sharing information, be it to machines or to people, that's pathetic.

jvanderbot 4y ago
If you only compare the sermon to the hymns, it does seem a little redundant. But if I look around my workplace, clear, frequent communication is absolutely a huge need.
- BlargMcLarg 4y ago
  Again, this is purely anecdotal and at best rational only. Our field is already loaded with rationality, and most of our "this is clearly better" cases fail to reveal any improvements in case studies. If people are so certain it is better and believe it is important, let them stake money on it and do research. Until then, the cat is both dead and alive.
  - jvanderbot 4y ago
    You're kidding, right? Nearly every book I've read on management emphasizes communication all the way down. It just comes in many forms. Clear lines of communication Culture of communication Strong vision and storytelling Open discussions and inclusive of disagreements Managing "up" etc

ummonk 4y ago

Kind of ironic to have communication emphasized so much by someone who can’t concisely and clearly communicate his expectations.