Brian Dukes

1715 days ago

Software projects are run as closed games. The objective is to end on time and on budget, using business-approved resources.

Software products are open games. The objective is to keep being useful in a changing world. We can bring in new tools, and new people, and there is no “done.”

Closed games vs Open Games

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When you play a board game, or a game of baseball, you’re playing a closed game. There is a defined end, and a defined set of means to reach it. When you play pretend, or when you build a career in baseball, you’re playing an open game.