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One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Eric Ries tells the story that, before writing the Lean Startup, he worked hard for six months until the 2003 launch of a web-based 3D Virtual World product. When they put the software available for download on their website, it turns out that nobody clicked on the link.
Eric Ries concluded that he could have as well put a fake download link that gives an error HTTP 404 and spend six months on the beach doing nothing.
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That's a great answer I hadn't even thought of! What sorts of non-technical issues have plagued projects that you've experienced?
Eric Ries tells the story that, before writing the Lean Startup, he worked hard for six months until the 2003 launch of a web-based 3D Virtual World product. When they put the software available for download on their website, it turns out that nobody clicked on the link.
Eric Ries concluded that he could have as well put a fake download link that gives an error HTTP 404 and spend six months on the beach doing nothing.