Last Thursday was an exciting day. After a not-so-well-planned post about a previous article, we finally had the chance to host a visit from one of the giants of IT, Ivar Jacobson.
I’ve made a brief recap of his visit here (in Swedish). What stood out for me was not just the wealth of experience he brought, but also his enduring enthusiasm for the field.
I was particularly struck by his perspective on the IT industry as a fashion industry, constantly chasing trends. Ivar now emphasizes focusing on the practices used within various processes, rather than the processes themselves, as a way to provide great support for organizations.
One of his statements made me laugh: “We really have gone crazy with the documentation” (my translation). This from the father of RUP, a methodology that many have turned into a documentation-heavy behemoth…
It was truly an honor to meet Ivar Jacobson in person and hear him speak about topics he’s clearly passionate about.