There are no secrets on an successful software project. Both good and bad news must be able to move up and down the ptoject hierarchy without restriction.
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... programming requires more concentration than other activities. It's the reason programmers get upset about 'quick interruptions' - such interruptions are tantamount to asking a juggler to keep three balls in the air and hold your groceries at the same time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Programming demands deep focus, and interruptions can disrupt that concentration significantly.
In this quote, Steve McConnell emphasizes the importance of sustained concentration in programming work. He compares programming to juggling, illustrating how even small interruptions can destabilize a programmer's flow and productivity, similar to how a juggler would struggle if asked to manage additional tasks while maintaining their act.
Themes
ProgrammingConcentrationDistractionsProductivityFocus
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, to emphasize the need for an uninterrupted work period for developers.
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