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"The project was a second attempt to overhaul this complex Module. A first attempt was made between 2010 and 2012 but was abandoned after the fully integrated software did not work. Because this project was a second attempt, many specifications and design documents could be reused. Accordingly, the development has essentially followed a waterfall process, as few problems were expected the second time around."

I love the sheer insanity of this.

1. Write up a plan.

2. Execute the plan.

3. Total project failure. Abandon it.

4. Decide to try again.

5. "It will be easy this time! We've got an existing plan we can use!"

It's like using a treasure map, not finding any treasure, and now thinking it will be even easier to find the treasure now since you already have a map!