Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st November 2019

Dilbert//11177, first published seven years ago on Thursday 21st November 2019

Software Specs

Tags

managers & supervisors, software, specifications, business, problem, unclear

Official transcript

boss: how long will it take to write the software?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO WRITE THE SOFTWARE?

THAT DEPENDS WHAT DO YOU WANT THE SOFTWARE TO DO?

I DONT KNOW YET.

DO YOU SEE THE PROBLEM HERE?

IS IT YOU?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Software Problem"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between a software developer and a client. The client asks how long it will take to write the software, which depends on several factors. The developer then asks the client what they want the software to do, but the client is unsure. The developer points out that they cannot see the problem without knowing what the software is supposed to do.

Key Points:

• The client's lack of clarity about their requirements makes it difficult for the developer to provide a timeline for the project.
• The developer's question about what the software should do highlights the importance of clear communication between the client and the developer.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common issue of unclear requirements in software development projects.

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