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Apocalypse Programming (apologies to Conrad and Coppola)
2004-04-06

We've had the death march and cargo cult programming. I'd like to propose another addition to the programming lexicon: the Colonel Kurtz project.

How do we spot Kurtz projects? Try the following:

  1. Scanty information: Nobody is saying anything, documentation is non-existent or irrelevant, ship dates are not seriously discussed
  2. Messianic leader, whispers of insanity
  3. Total collapse in the chain of command
  4. The project team has 'gone up the river', and nobody knows when they are coming back
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