*sigh*...If only I could teach my manager...

Part of the problem is that <a href="http://www.edmblog.com/weblog/2006/09/dig_yourself_ou.html">requirements are a tarpit</a> for programmers and separating out <a href="http://www.edmblog.com/weblog/2006/05/not_another_att.html">rules and requirements</a> will make life much easier for programmers.

While I would not call myself an agilist, I totally agree with this statement (it's one of the things about agile methods that intrigue me).  In my 14 years of professional development, I've worked on a large number of projects/features where YAGNI didn't rule.  As an independent, I've been working hard on my sales pitch for a flat rate (and this is the cornerstone of it).

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