Yhn TechnologySoftware first seen 4 d ago, last 5 min ago, peak #1
Calls grow for more ambitious software engineering
Original: We should be more ambitious with the software we build
A widely shared essay by Dan Luu argues that the software industry has become too cautious, settling for incremental work instead of tackling ambitious problems. The piece contends that developers are capable of far more than current norms suggest, and it has sparked debate among engineers about why ambition in software projects has declined and how teams could aim higher.
Why now: The essay has shot to the top of Hacker News, prompting engineers to debate whether the industry truly under-invests in ambitious software.
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- We should be more ambitious with the software we build · ltratt · 903
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