Continuously delivering business value
Why do we write software? It’s a simple—but important—question. The answer may seem obvious, yet, as with so many things, the answer is much more nuanced than it seems at first.
For me, the answer depends on which role I am playing. Am I playing the role of developer or architect? As a developer, I expect that my answer is the same as that of most developers. My short answer is: “Because I can, because it is fun, and it’s what I do.” I can create things, seemingly out of thin air. The creative process itself is its own reward. I enjoy what I do!
I have spent most of my career building custom software solutions. When someone who is not in the industry asks me what I do, I like to use an analogy; the typical custom motorcycle shop reality TV show serves as a great analogy for most software development projects.
By the skin of our teeth
Most of us have seen this type of show, and they all...