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ITPUB
ITPUB
Sep 10, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why Programmers Really Work Overtime: Broken Software Engineering, Not Code Volume

This article analyzes the root causes of programmer overtime, arguing it stems from management skipping software engineering practices — requirements analysis, technical design, process discipline, and realistic resource allocation — rather than actual workload, and shows how overtime fails to boost productivity due to efficiency decay.

Brooks's Lawagile misuseindustry culture
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Why Programmers Really Work Overtime: Broken Software Engineering, Not Code Volume
Thought Artisan
Thought Artisan
Apr 8, 2026 · Industry Insights

Research Converts Money to Knowledge; Engineering Converts Knowledge to Money

The article contrasts research (money to knowledge, long-term, idealistic) with engineering (knowledge to money, pragmatic, short-term), argues that software engineering is a practice-driven discipline where hands-on experimentation outweighs theoretical debate, and warns against replacing real-world practice with abstract models.

engineeringindustry cultureinnovation
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Research Converts Money to Knowledge; Engineering Converts Knowledge to Money
Qunar Tech Salon
Qunar Tech Salon
Sep 13, 2015 · R&D Management

What Are Tech Conferences Really For? Examining Culture, Harassment, and Gender Diversity in the Industry

The article explores the purpose of tech conferences, highlighting how they serve as platforms for professional visibility, cultural assimilation, and networking while also exposing pervasive issues such as gender harassment, diversity gaps, and the ongoing efforts to create more inclusive environments.

Tech Conferencesdiversity initiativesgender diversity
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What Are Tech Conferences Really For? Examining Culture, Harassment, and Gender Diversity in the Industry