On May 26, 2007, at 6:16 PM, Kenneth Kixmoeller/fh wrote: > That analogy being apt: How many IT projects would be done at all if > one had to go through the rigors associated with constructing a > structure? Architectural renderings, engineering specifications, > adherence to building codes, periodic inspections by inspection > professionals (any one of whom can stop a project for non- > conformity), written and formally-approved change orders and all of > the rest.
I don't think that the process would be 100% analogous, in that not every computer program failing would cost human life. It would be a range of effects, such as exist between building a deck 2 feet off the ground and building one 200 feet off the ground. > I am not saying that would be a bad thing, but the costs would > skyrocket. > > I'm curious. What effect do you think such a system would have? > > - Cost increase by what percent? 500% at least is my guess. > > - Would failure rates fall? (or just be government-contractor-like > spectacular failures?) I think that fewer would see the light of day. Small-scale project tend not to fail as often, due to the lack of extreme complexity. But poor designs in large-scale projects would most likely be weeded out earlier, potentially saving money, too. One big benefit would be the "hurry up and start coding" mentality that is so common today. -- Ed Leafe -- http://leafe.com -- http://dabodev.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.