Notes on Software Quality
This article explores the subjective and objective nature of software quality, arguing that perfection is impossible due to diminishing returns and organizational scale. It emphasizes that high-quality software is primarily a result of leadership culture and the appetite for excellence.
Why it matters
Understanding the organizational constraints on software quality helps engineering leaders set realistic expectations and foster better development environments.
“The absence of problems” is the best definition I can come up with for quality.
The article presents a philosophical perspective on software engineering management, which is subjective but not politically biased.
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