I have been involved in a lot software projects in my professional life. And no matter the organization there has always been two constants: pressure from “the business” to increase the scope, and some sort of deadline (tradeshow, quarterly goal, etc.) that “management” won’t bend on. Everyone knows you can’t have your cake and eat it too though and I’ll show you why, with what I humbly, call “Ellis’ Law of Software Projects”. Read more