Third Loop Podcast: The Power of Naming in Software Development
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Summary
In this podcast episode, James Governor discusses the importance of naming concepts in software development, using the example of "Progressive Delivery" and the name "Third Loop" itself. He draws an analogy from the film "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead" to illustrate how giving something a name gives it meaning and context. The episode explores the thinking behind the name "Third Loop" and what it represents in the software development lifecycle, building on ideas from the hosts' book on Progressive Delivery.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledSo giving it a name is really important. That's part of why we wrote Progressive Delivery.
"Give it a name" was one of the themes that ran throughout the show.
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