Having recently delved into late Anthony Bourdain's “Don’t Eat Before Reading This”, I was captivated by his raw honesty, wit, and the literary finesse that makes his writing as delectable as his dishes. This piece, much like a finely curated menu, left a lasting impression on me, not just as a reader, but as a fellow craftsman in a different realm.

The US Congress and the White House are engaging in a historic debate over the federal debt ceiling. All problems tend to be accumulated over time; the longtime negligence and lack of action because of political inconvenience are the reasons for the current Federal debt crisis. Software development shares a remarkably similar pattern.