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The Dangerous Fantasy of Zero-Defect Software


The idea of "zero-defect" software is a persistent myth. Decades of evidence confirm that complexity makes flawless code an impossible standard. When managers demand zero defects before release, they aren't displaying principled leadership; they're demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of how software works, often stalling projects and destroying team morale in the process. Read more...

There is Nothing More Expensive than a Cheap Project Manager

MORE RANTS


Visit the Rants section to read about the most common erros made in Project Execution

The Expert is not the Best Project Manager
Ignoring the Reality of Risks
A Project Schedule is not a Project Plan
The Piety of “On Time and On Budget”
The Dangerous Fantasy of Zero-Defect Software
Treat Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios Equally
Why Project Managers Don’t Love Your “PM” Tool

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