Writing Software Is Like Growing a Garden

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There are many — many — analogies to writing software.

Building a building. Creating a city. Trying to change the tires of a car while driving.

None are perfect, but they each help convey an idea about the complex work that is writing software. There are many factors to consider, an ever-changing set of requirements, and needs to be met. Plus, once you build…