Classic: Software Development Cartoon

The first time I saw this on reddit, I realized the Good Days were over. I think that was in late 2005.

It seems that while HN > Reddit > Digg, they are all in the same trajectory :-(

But I guess better apps will be added to the left side, as the current apps make room by moving to the right as a function of time.

If memory serves, this has been on here lots of times, even since close to the early days.

Why is that?

It's noise.

It is always good to be reminded how formidable a problem communication often is.

We just hit that straight on a few days ago. Client wanted something (obviously overdramaticized it), catering to their needs we came up with an elaborate and unfortunately ugly solution, which we thought was ridiculous but necessary. Then my co-worker asked the client a REALLY good question "Did you really have 'this[something]' in mind?" and after a yes from the client the solution was ridiculously simple. And everyone went home happy.

Next time just step back and ask yourself "what did the client really want?" Then ask the client if you guessed correctly.