Working Code Podcast - Episode 195: Isn't Worth The Squeeze
On a recent episode of the Economics of Everyday Things, Zachary Crockett explains that the perfect amount of money laundering is not zero. Attempting to eliminate all money laundering would be so disruptive to commerce that the net-loss of such an extreme position would far outweigh the potential benefits. Over here on our podcast, that got us thinking about areas within our work in which lofty goals aren't worthwhile. Topics include error logs, code coverage, feature completeness, consistency, time tracking, elegance, and requirements gathering.
All that and more on this week's show:
... featuring these beautiful, beautiful people:
- Adam Tuttle → Website, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Carol Weiler → Twitter, LinkedIn
- Tim Cunningham → Twitter, LinkedIn
- Ben Nadel (that's me) → Website, Twitter, LinkedIn
With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.
For the full show notes and links, visit the episode page. And, be sure to follow the show and come chat with us on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @WorkingCodePod on Twitter and Instagram. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.
Reader Comments
That's an intriguing perspective! It's fascinating how striving for perfection in various areas can sometimes lead to diminishing returns. For instance, aiming for 100% code coverage can often result in diminishing returns in productivity, where the time spent on achieving that target could be better allocated elsewhere. Similarly, seeking absolute consistency might stifle creativity and flexibility in development. Finding that balance between quality and practicality is key, and it's refreshing to see such discussions happening in the realm of software development.
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