Software isn't in a rut. In fact, its development has been so steady, we've come to expect continued progress (and therefore fail to appreciate it). Welcome to the 'endless value spiral.' William ...

When I was a young engineer, there was a gruff old programmer named Larry who often imparted his wisdom to us young’uns. A man in his forties, he had that gritty, seen-it-all manner that bespoke years ...