[upchuck]

Having worked in software, data processing, programming and IT for 40+ years, I offer this tried and true theorem:

The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time.

The remaining 10% takes the other 90%.

Proved time after time after time. And rarely taken into account by contractors or clients.

I am stunned to read that programming on this behemoth didn’t start until this past spring. Designed to fail?

[nascarnation]

A brilliant analysis. Love your post.

As we used to snark in the automotive industry when talking about mechatronic systems...

“Let’s change the software, it’s free and happens instantly”

[nascarnation]

A brilliant analysis. Love your post.

As we used to snark in the automotive industry when talking about mechatronic systems...

“Let’s change the software, it’s free and happens instantly”

[LittleBillyInfidel]

I’ve posted this before, but the FED bureaucrats who I worked for, signed off on every stage of my projects until the end. It was the FINAL stage that I always realized that they never read the outlines or specs. But, what the hell do they care?? It’s not like it’s their money or as if they will be held to account! This same class of worthless and talentless mashed potatoes will retire early on upper 5 figures. Pathetic.

[Chode]

isn't it's just a rehash of the failed canadian program? so it's failed twice now... garbage in, garbage out

[Nuc 1.1]

Having worked in software, data processing, programming and IT for 40+ years, I offer this tried and true theorem: The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time. The remaining 10% takes the other 90%. Proved time after time after time. And rarely taken into account by contractors or clients. I am stunned to read that programming on this behemoth didn’t start until this past spring. Designed to fail? Soooo correct and works in my line too. Nuclear energy.

[Lmo56]

Having worked in software, data processing, programming and IT for 40+ years, I offer this tried and true theorem:

The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time.

The remaining 10% takes the other 90%.

Proved time after time after time. And rarely taken into account by contractors or clients.

I am stunned to read that programming on this behemoth didn’t start until this past spring. Designed to fail?

*****

I, too, have worked with software systems - 30+ years in teleom. The way that they implemented this system is nothing short of a MASSIVE CF.

Check out my thread from yesterday:

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3078256/posts

You know, this type of system ain’t rocket science - its simple order processing. Amazon processes like 20 million orders per day.

Amazon lets you shop [ie: browse healthcare plans based on generic info - age, location, income, etc.], THEN you check out and give specific data [ie: name, address, SSN, etc.].

Amazon then sends standardized, complete, AND accurate order form to its warehouses [ie: healthcare providers].

The government coulda followed the Amaon model and made sort of a “clone” of it for like $1 million bucks ...

[sasquatch]

Prato’s law. Pardon the spelling; I R N ‘gineer.
btw, it’s 80%, etc.
/smile...

[ully2]

Maybe we will all become believers of the ‘mythical man-month”

[Hoodat]

I prefer the 80/20 rule. 80% of the implementation can be achieved with 20% of the time. The final 20% of implementation requires the remaining 80% of the allotted time.

I had read somewhere that maneuvering one's way through the application process on the ObamaCare website involved the running of 90+ applications. Not only is that going to hamper efficient use of resources, it creates a problem that additional server space won't solve. The real question here should be why our government has the need for so many applications. I suspect it has to to with the same Big Brother intrusions on our personal data that the NSA currently engages in. As an IT person, I am sure you have better insight on this.