Cynical — Software

: Modern cynical engineering recognizes that large corporations are groups of people with conflicting incentives. Success comes from understanding what is likely to happen rather than what is supposed to happen. Cynical Design Patterns & Strategies

In the broader tech culture, "cynical technical practice" has become a point of academic and professional debate. Release It! cynical software

Building cynical software requires specific architectural patterns designed to isolate and survive failure. cynical software