A few months back, there was a decision between two technologies, lets say it was a debate about Docker and Kubernetes. It was decided to proceed with Docker.
A manager, John said that he has instructions “from above” that we must use Kubernetes. Another manager, Jane seemed to protest about it even though it wouldn’t be anything to do with her. I was confused by this. It seemed really out of character and she didn’t even know the reasons why Kubernetes was dismissed. So it’s not like she actually had an opinion on the matter.
Anyway, further debates were had between John and a Senior Developer, and then I heard the Developer say that “John must go talk to Roy” – who was the major influence on the decision against Kubernetes.
Aaaaaah! that explains it. Roy is Jane’s boyfriend and she was defending his decision. That’s why she seemed belligerent.
It seems to be becoming a bit of a trend that people are supporting their friend’s ideas, blindly supporting a technology just because it appears trendy, or using unsubstantiated claims to support an idea.
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