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Why do you think it's more prevalent in non-digitally-native companies? I've often wondered if it's because those companies are uncomfortable with software deve
by tboyd47 2y ago
Why do you think it's more prevalent in non-digitally-native companies? I've often wondered if it's because those companies are uncomfortable with software development in the first place, so it makes them feel better to have a finish date for the project.
- 23B1 2y agoYeah it's cultural, exactly. But also, if you're making hardware for example, you can't just go back and 'update' the molds, the assembly line, change the material composition, etc. The lead times are insane, the changes are expensive, and the downstream consequences can be disastrous. This applies to everything from medicine, to farming, to government. Whereas software you just push new code to prod.