[leethomas]

I agree that the article generalizes, basically to the point of condescension.

Were you “there” though? I wasn’t so genuinely curious if his recollection reflects reality.

EDIT: they responded to another parent comment I created and were definitely working at Microsoft during the period.

[kennytilton]

Started programming in 1981. His recollection is correct. We were agile. Today's "Agile" is a disaster. We are not being condescending, we are mourning what once was an uninterrupted delight.