We’ve told you repeatedly that we’d spare you having to read the enormous long essays over on the Engineering Windows 7 site. But we may to take back our words soon.

The posts lately have all be excellent reading. This latest post by Larry Osterman covers the software methodology they’ve employed to build Windows 7. The key factor here is that no untested code goes into the main codebase branch.

Yes, it is a long read, but a fascinating one – especially if you are working in the software development space. As a software manager or developer there is a lot you could learn from this one post.

So grab a cup o Joe and spend a few minutes in learning mode. The post is here.

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