Did Not Make The Cut #7

All Caught Up
Description

This is one of those scenarios you may never see in your entire career—but it would be nice if it happened at least once.

Software development has a constant workflow. There is always something to build, something to fix, or something waiting in the ever-growing backlog.

And if you somehow manage to catch up?

Well, technically, you could take a break. You could recharge. Maybe even look away from your monitor for a few minutes.

But could you actually do it?

This comic is about what might happen if there were finally a lull in the storm—and just how long a group of developers could handle having absolutely nothing to do.

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Glenn
Glenn

Hey guys, just finished my last item and am available, if needed.

Rob
Rob

Looks like the board is cleared for now ...
Nap?

Pete
Pete

I have been staring at the backlog for 15 minutes now.
I feel sick.

... long silence ...

Quinn
Quinn

Hey guys, there is a new bug in production.
I need someone to look at it.

Glenn
Glenn

On it.

Pete
Pete

Mind if I join you?

Rob
Rob

Me too?
Free time is starting to feel like a bug.

Lesson Learned

Extra time may seem impossible to find.
But when you finally get it...
You may discover why nobody was looking for it.

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