Adjustment Quote by Kent Beck
““Without the adjustment, you are working under a lie. Everyone knows it and has to hide to protect themselves. This is no way to get good software done and deployed;””
About This Quote
Source Book: Extreme Programming Explained, 1999
Working without truth leads to poor software; honesty is essential.
In simple terms: Lying harms software quality.
Be honest in development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software projects
- devops pipelines
- code reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does transparency improve software?
- What obstacles hinder honesty in teams?
Denial can mask deeper issues.