Do current models of software development actually work?

For the individual programmer, someone described the situation as follows :





[question was : What happens after you develop some software ?]


"What may happen next is someone may be able to take the business and leave you with nothing, nada, zip. And it may be true that they will release unsafe software, because they have all of the power to do what they please and no one will be able to stop them, until the next guy comes and takes over the business. Source(s):People with power will do whatever it takes to show you how much power they have."

Do current models of software development actually work?
Yeah it's not a crisis, I release "unsafe" software all the time :)


It's called time management. In the case of releasing software you've written to your company you've been compensated and if you're lucky you never see it again. This is not a tradgedy it's a bonus, let them do what they want with it! In the case of open source I think people with a less narrow view and more dedication have chosen that path for themselves, kudos to them.
Reply:thats why they make contracts, legally binding written agreements
Reply:You sound a bit paranoid.





If you have the rights to the software, someone can't just take it away from you. Someone can come along, and do a better job of it than you did though, or even do a worse job but become more popular through advertising.





Bottom line, you always need to protect your intellectual property.