[AccessD] Somewhat OT: Secrets of successful IT projects

Something I have approached via partnering. You'd be surprised how many
programmers "play" with new technologies just enough so they can demonstrate
they know how to use it and then revert back to good 'ol VB :o)

My favorite comment from a VB programmer is "java is just my toy for doing
cool tricks on the web, it serves no real purpose to me".

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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach
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Subject: Re: [AccessD] Somewhat OT: Secrets of successful IT projects

Gustav,

You zeroed in on one of my favorite sections.  But since I haven't ever
worked in a large project environment I've never experienced the kind of
budget that would support this bit of subversive diversion.

Regards,

Steve Erbach
Scientific Marketing
Neenah, WI
http://thetowncrank.blogspot.com
www.swerbach.com
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On 12/6/05, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
>
> Hi Steve
>
> I love these paragraphs. Nice trick:
>
> <quote>
>
> It takes courage and willpower to adopt a relatively conservative 
> approach to development work and select the technology appropriate for 
> the application. When I plan a project, I generally construct a 
> "playpen" area in which all the latest technologies are used to 
> develop a non-critical project component, and then let the team take turns
developing it.
>
> The staff gets to put all sorts of skills and technologies on their 
> CVs, and the pressure is off to prematurely adopt fancy technology for 
> the project's serious deliverables. We can then inform the project 
> sponsor that we are using glitzy technology just like in the 
> advertisements, and everyone is happy.
>
> </quote>
>
> /gustav
>
> >>> erbachs at gmail.com 05-12-2005 20:54 >>>
> Dear Group,
>
> I do a lot more reading of SQL Server resources and .NET resources 
> these days.  The technology moves on.  I found this new article on SQL 
> Server Central and I thought you lot would find that it confirms 
> things you've learned about project management of software development:
>
> http://www.simple-talk.com/2005/11/17/secrets-of-successful-it-project
> s/
>
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