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On CMM, Formalism and Creativity

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Abstract: CMM, if taken literally, inhibits creativity “by definition”. See if we can find a creative way to allow creativity to survive.
Quote: “…where the head of the organization is second-rate, he will see to it that his immediate staff are all third-rate; and they will, in turn, see to it that their subordinates are fourth-rate.” – C.N. Parkinson
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Overused Code Reuse

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Abstract: When done imporerply, code reuse can cause severe problems, including loss of life.
Quote: “Reusing code from other projects or (even worse) from 3rd-parties SHOULD NOT be taken lightly. Or else…”
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From Occam’s Razor to No Bugs’ Axe

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Quote: “Fight Features. …the only way to make software secure, reliable, and fast is to make it small” — Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Another Quote: “If you do not have a concrete case of how a feature will be used – do not provide it. Yet.”
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