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That's the problem with the government and software... the release date and features are mandated by law. The only thing that can give way is quality.
by NateDad 13y ago
That's the problem with the government and software... the release date and features are mandated by law. The only thing that can give way is quality.
- hga 13y agoThere's also the "large institution", scratch that, clueless organization---since most of us have seen it in small companies as well---mandate to deliver requirements late and make last minute changes. We've heard the latter was still going on for major stuff in September, and that serious code cutting didn't start until February (the source said all, a HN commentator said it wasn't quite that bad).
- greenyoda 13y agoAny law that was passed by Congress can be amended by Congress. If the Democrats in Congress wanted to delay the implementation of Obamacare until the web site was ready for prime time, it's unlikely that the Republicans would have objected.