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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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Sounds like job security and you get to design it the way you want. That sounds good to me, unless of course it's an addition to an already full plate.
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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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Looks like you get that new blender you've always wanted, so... silver linings. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013 -
Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new old blender will be in the corner with some sticky tape all over it .
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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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Start with your proper code update - if the manager's around long enough you can build the rest around it (keep in back mind at design time, of course). This way you can do the right thing, and if necessary, what they want, too. I all-too-often come in contact (i.e., conflict) with manager-users specifying what they want an application to do with the ease of drawing boxes on paper and, of course, not a clue what each of their boxes of delight may entail in the background code.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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Looks like you get that new blender you've always wanted, so... silver linings. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013I was expecting something more on the order of "let us know when you need to stop and reload; we can talk then." :-D
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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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The real beauty of it is will be that HE has to sell it to the accountants. I used to dream of jobs like that.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity - RAH I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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Start from scratch or not?[^] Around two years ago I posted this and the approach I took was keep using the existing software , maintain/remove bug as need arises and in paralalel looking at feasibilty for designing from scratch with maximum reusability. After due diligence and 1 year later, I presented my findings. Manager and above decided the cost is too much and don't see ROI . Fast Forward 1 year and new manager comes in. He going through the shelved projects mentions for the Redesign. Catch is that he is adding too many features and the old software requirement is just now a small part of his new vision how this software should like. Question is will this manager stay long enough to see this through? So instead of redesigning a new blender , end up designing a new kitchen where new blender will be in the corner.
cheers,
Super
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Sounds excellent, but you probably would like to see *something* go into production. Draw up a plan for the Kitchen Project. Anticipate changes. Break the plan up into phases. Phase 1- Awesome Blender. If management and/or priorities change in time, the result might not be the Kitchen, but likely the Blender, Refrigerator, and Microwave. :)
