The Adaptive Web
Evolution is, by definition, a gradual process. So the idea of ?evolving drastically? is sort of a contradiction. In biology, species that attempt to evolve drastically die, because their offspring are hideous mutants that don?t develop past zygotes. The purpose of evolution is to survive by adapting cautiously to the environment.
When judging any human behavior, it?s important to examine the default approach; ie, what do people do, in that context, when they have not given careful thought to their work? In the case of development, ?relaunches? are the default. If you aren?t careful ? if you don?t deliberately fight it ? your projects will amass into mountains. Smart development requires discipline: the ability to say, ?No, we aren?t doing that right now.?. This is the most valuable skill any web developer can acquire.
- Via Jakob Lodwick, a very talented and intelligent man whose ability to irreverently explain complex ideas always astounds me. I’ve emailed him twice over the past few years–once for praise/help, and once to criticize; he responded with equal thoughtfulness and respect both times.
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