Michael • 1/14/2026

When Asking is Easy (and Answering Isn't)

The article discusses the concept of 'asymmetric questions' in software development and tech project management, where a simple-sounding question (e.g., 'What would it take to make this multi-tenant?') requires a disproportionate amount of time, technical depth, and organizational context to answer properly. It analyzes the causes, emotional impact on responders, and offers strategies for managing this common imbalance to protect focus and reduce reactive work.

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#software architecture #technical debt #project management