Maturing [Re: Time required to write down "wisdom" ...]

[Charlie Perkins]

Hello Brian,

I guess it's obvious, but if we were late with all the
specifications, we would be also guaranteed to miss
all the windows.  Since the windows are unpredictable,
the temptation becomes irresistable to keep working
on the specification for longer, because, hey, the
window might still be open, and there might still
be a bug if we would just look harder...

Regards,
Charlie P.


Brian E Carpenter wrote:

>Keith Moore wrote:
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>>>I am of a (perhaps naive) belief that there are windows of opportunities
>>>for certain solutions.  If we miss the window, certain technologies may
>>>not be deployed, even if superior.
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>>I share this belief.  Though I'm not sure we know how to predict those
>>windows with any useful accuracy.
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>Can't disagree with either statement. And sometimes, that's in conflict
>with the need for stable, high quality standards for the mature market.
>
>   Brian
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