When it comes to driving in the city, some folks think about how to get past the cars next to them, revving engines just to screech to a halt at the stop light they didn't notice. The game is about weaving in the moment. Others look ahead and consider ways to make their drives peaceful and their vehicles well maintained, coasting to the next stop light to conserve gas and brakes. It's about getting to a destination successfully and with class.
When it comes to software development, it is important to be the latter driver--in a car with a powerful engine, looking ahead instead left or right, and ready to make the right moves according to the destination. Too many organizations are the former driver, though. They see a trend to jump on or a competitor to beat, so they rev up only to find themselves stalled at the next light and wasting fuel. The constant weaving takes its toll on nerves and morale. Let's not race to the next red light; let's get somewhere--with class.
