in reply to Coding to a deadline - why it is just like hunting bears.

Nice analogy++

Besides the mozzies, the other big problem is when the Park Rangers (management) insist on clearing the path for the Bear, bringing forward it's imminent arrival (the delievery date).

Worse still is when they insist on you using an antique flintlock (hardware) and and grapeshot (poor tools to get the job done.

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