Friction Quote by Sandi Metz
““Changing requirements are the programming equivalent of friction””
About This Quote
Source Talk: RubyConf, 2015
Changing requirements act like friction, slowing progress and creating resistance in software development.
In simple terms: Requirements changes cause resistance.
Key Takeaway
Manage change to reduce friction.
Themes
software
change
friction
Mood
pragmatic
technical
Type
educational
professional
When to use this quote
- development cycles
- team coordination
- client negotiations
Key Concepts
requirements engineering
project management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams mitigate friction from changes?
- What processes reduce requirement volatility?
A Different Perspective
Some changes are necessary for improvement.
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