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Utilizing invisible forces to make better decisions in software design

How our psychology affects our decision-making
June 09, 2021

Did you know that your code is more likely to contain defects when it is committed before lunch?

Why do software estimates usually overrun? How do you decide if the business would be better off delighting 100 users or making 50 users less frustrated?

Whether in a technical or managerial role, engineering, product, and business leaders all have to make countless decisions as part of their day-to-day jobs. Some of these decisions are insignificant, while others can have a major impact. Ultimately, the success of the business – and our careers – heavily depend on the choices we make.

In theory, it’s easy to understand the importance of improving the quality of our decisions.

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