Software Development, the Pareto Principle, and the 80% Solution

Re:Software Development, the Pareto Principle, and the 80% S... by robertlagrant on Monday May 02, 2022 @02:21PM (#31238809)

> For example, a proof-of-concept might literally be rewritten entirely once it is validated.

The experienced engineer does this because they have learned that when someone tells them the code is throwaway, they are probably lying.

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Re:Software Development, the Pareto Principle, and the 80% S... by nameisname on Monday May 02, 2022 @02:27PM (#31238898)

If I had a dollar for every proof of concept that I've made that's still in production today serving users I would probably have like 15 dollars.

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Re:Software Development, the Pareto Principle, and the 80% S... by robertlagrant on Monday May 02, 2022 @02:39PM (#31239066)

Prolific!

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