failure
Dead-End Hardware
Hardware and device concepts that seemed like good ideas, but ultimately led to nothing but tears. You probably know a few of these.
Embracing Failure in Software Development
Exploring the Importance of Embracing Failure in Software Development and the Value of Learning from Mistakes
Where The Action Was
A list of social networks that failed to stick around in any real way, except as memories. Some of them were more influential than others. Others scored big paydays.
Tedious Failures, Revisited
A little advice on how to become a successful writer, as explained via lessons on becoming a failed comedy songwriter.
All Sock Puppets Go To Heaven
If someone were to create an online store like Pets.com today, it probably would've worked. So why did it fail miserably back in 2000? A few reasons.
Everything Must Go
When a retailer fails—whether at a single location or company-wide—their first instinct is often to discount the crap nobody wanted to buy. Here's why.