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  • “The Keys to Agile Software Development” Jon Kern

    The tech crew enjoys some breakfast before the morning keynote.
    The tech crew enjoys some breakfast before the morning keynote.

    Notes from TheServerSide Java Symposium March 2009

    Jon’s a fine fellow, but his talked (to me) seemed mostly to be stating the obvious.  I’ll just provide his “Rules to Code By:”

    • It’s the Business, Stupid
      Not all shiny new toys should be fondled
    • A fool with a tool is still a fool
    • Don’t mistake activity for progress
      Hard to get work done when you are always in meetings
    • Your team should hit a stride
      Development should feel cyclical and rhythmic
    • Be impatient
      Don’t tolerate waiting (for long)
    • Be lazy
      Don’t do tedious, mediocre chores over and over
    • Have fun — or take a break