Toots from 2023-03-15
“Since software development involves communication of abstract and aphysical concepts, it is no…
“Since software development involves communication of abstract and aphysical concepts, it is no surprise that metaphor is a frequently used tool, whether in naming code artefacts, explaining architecture, naming patterns,…characterising process or communicating user interface models. “
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221034604_Focus_Group_Metaphor_in_Software_Development
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“Leaders at different levels have distinct goals and context, therefore the tactics you use to …
“Leaders at different levels have distinct goals and context, therefore the tactics you use to influence leaders at different levels should also be distinct.”
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“Managerial roles are usually held by people who previously held the roles below them, did pret…
“Managerial roles are usually held by people who previously held the roles below them, did pretty well in those roles, and now capture even more compensation for telling subordinates what to do. Yet when one gets this reward, they are often disappointed that life is not what it appeared to be. Your new, allegedly better job is rarely easier. Mostly it’s just different.”
https://figuregrounds.substack.com/p/your-view-of-management-is-upside
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“Every term that refers to something useful will become meaningless. Precisely because the orig…
“Every term that refers to something useful will become meaningless. Precisely because the original thing is useful, the term becomes valuable for marketing. This means that stretching the term to include things not quite under the original definition allows them to benefit from the perceived value of the original thing.”
https://ben11kehoe.medium.com/the-meaning-lessness-of-serverless-cc004936dee5