Reading up on Kanban
2 deep · digging since dec 08, 25
- Backpressure is all you need
Lucas Fernandes da Costa uses backpressure as a metaphor for limiting work-in-progress, arguing that engineering velocity improves when teams refuse new work until current items clear.
- Estimates are difficult for developers and product owners
Software estimates are inherently difficult due to novelty and unknowns, with commenters advocating Kanban, historical data, or multi-perspective planning methods.