Isaac FreemanApr 22, 2023
The worst thing that ever happened in software engineering was when Kirk asked Scotty how long something would take and Scotty said thirty minutes and Kirk said you’ve got five and Scotty got it done in five and impressionable children watched this and grew up to become managers.
Show threadVHaschApr 22, 2023

@isaacfreeman

But Scotty always knew to grossly exaggerate the time required. 😏

Show threadIsaac Freeman
@VHasch This is the second worst thing that happened in software engineering. It works on TV because the plot requires it, but in real life it creates a feedback loop of mistrust from both sides that can destroy a whole organisation.
Apr 22, 2023 at 6:57amWeb