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Sometimes, deadlines are completely contrived. A good way to respect the client or boss is to ask why the deadline exists, and be clear about what must be provided, which should clarify the picture for both parties. Oftentimes, this process will make the client realize that the project really isn't that urgent after all.

Mikhail Gorbachev eloquently makes the case for Russia's response.

Just having a picture stuck between paragraphs does not look professional. For starters, we want a way of adding captions, and to be able to cross-reference.

Paul Graham's innovative initial description of Bayesian spam filtering.

As a development organization adopts Agile and buys into various processes and practices, the temptation quickly grows to covert that development process into religion.

Have someone assigned to do production support at any given moment. Communicate well and manage expectations with your customers.

Why mergers and acquisitions fail.