If a company sets a goal of boosting user engagement, Agile is designed to get developers working single-mindedly toward that goal—not arguing with managers about whether, for example, it’s a good idea to show people content that inflames their prejudices. Such ethical arguments are incompatible with Agile’s avowed dedication to keeping developers

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For a raw and nostalgic look at software development, Kieran recommends Jordan Mechner ’s The Making of Prince of Persia —the original game development journals. Willie suggests How We Got Here by Andy Kessler , a 20-year-old book about power and computation innovations that frames today’s AI and data center headlines in historical context. Kate... See more