One of the big dangers is to pretend that you can follow a predictable process when you can't.

Comparing to another activity is useful if it helps you formulate questions, it's dangerous when you use it to justify answers.

I can only think of so many good ideas in a week. Having other people contribute makes my life easier.

One of the big dangers is to pretend that you can follow a predictable process when you can't.

I find that writing unit tests actually increases my programming speed

I can't choose whether someone is offended by my actions. I can choose whether I care.

A pattern is an idea that has been useful in one practical context and will probably be useful in others.