In the chaotic world of software development, balancing time, scope, and people often feels like solving the three-body problem. This post explores why fixing scope leads to better outcomes and how the six-week work cycle at Plan B embraces this principle.
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In the chaotic world of software development, methodologies like Scrum are touted as the ultimate solutions. Yet, despite their promises, these frameworks often fail to deliver, constraining creativity and autonomy with rigid structures. This essay critiques these prevalent practices and introduces the Plan B Method, a radical alternative designed to free developers and foster genuine innovation.
The Plan B recipe was born out of frustration with traditional methodologies like Scrum and aims to provide a more flexible, creative, and human-centric approach to software development.
Have you ever bought a house or an apartment while it was still under construction? If you have, you know the drill. Delays, unexpected issues, and endless frustrations. It’s almost a given that construction projects won’t be delivered on time, even in an industry that’s been around for centuries. Now, consider the IT industry—barely 60 years old. It’s no wonder we struggle to make accurate estimates.