SE Radio 615: Kent Beck on "Tidy First?"
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Exploring the Connection Between Software Design and Human Relationships
Software design is closely intertwined with human relationships. Poor human relationships within a development team can lead to unhealthy software. Refactorings that require a significant amount of time can strain relationships and damage trust. The key to successful software development lies in making structural and behavioral changes incrementally, disguising them as feature or design work. This approach maintains the appearance of steady progress while ensuring continuous improvements internally.
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