How does this principle apply to the notion of an agile process?  I think it fundamentally changes the way we create automation, and the value that automation ultimately provides.  This week I explain why.

This is kind of a fun one.  I start by pointing out that, regardless of appearances, computers are not really doing any of the things we think they are doing.  Examining this fact, and it is a fact, leads to some interesting and I thi...

Products that are difficult to use or illogical in their design can seriously impede their value.  This episode will examine an example of such a problem, from the author's own personal experience with a new car.

Last week I teased the notion that it's possible to bring your legacy code under better control by using a magic button.  While such buttons obviously do not exist, this week I'll outline how to get the value of such a resource anyway, at ...

What is the best way to deal with the fact that most organizations have a high degree of vulnerability to the quality (or lack thereof) of the legacy systems they depend upon?  This week I'll discuss a thought experiment that helps us to u...