Letter from the Editor

A word from our chief blamer.

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Blame-Driven Development, the premier publication dedicated to advancing the art and science of organizational dysfunction.

For too long, the software industry has been distracted by productivity, collaboration, and so-called “value creation.” Our mission is to re-center the conversation where it belongs: on accountability deflection, scapegoat scalability, and the pursuit of blame as a service (BaaS).

Here, you will find rigorous essays, biting commentary, and groundbreaking research from our team of world-renowned editors and contributors. Whether you are a seasoned Excuse Architect, a junior Passive-Aggressive Systems Designer, or simply a manager looking to shift responsibility with elegance, we are confident you will discover frameworks, rituals, and thought leadership to accelerate your journey toward peak inefficiency.

Remember: productivity is temporary, but blame is forever.

On behalf of our editorial team, I thank you for joining us on this important endeavor. Together, we will ensure that no good deed goes unpunished.

Warmest deflections,

Veronica D. Maanchil

Editor-in-Chief, Blame-Driven Development

Editor-in-Chief, Blame-Driven Development

My imaginary lawyer insists I tell you: this is satire. All logos stolen from Wikipedia, all humans borrowed from Sora, all wisdom forged in 10+ years of badly building software. If you follow any of this advice seriously, congratulations — you’ve perfectly embodied Blame-Driven Development.

© 2025 Blame-Driven Development Quarterly. All rights reserved.

My imaginary lawyer insists I tell you: this is satire. All logos stolen from Wikipedia, all humans borrowed from Sora, all wisdom forged in 10+ years of badly building software. If you follow any of this advice seriously, congratulations — you’ve perfectly embodied Blame-Driven Development.

© 2025 Blame-Driven Development Quarterly. All rights reserved.

My imaginary lawyer insists I tell you: this is satire. All logos stolen from Wikipedia, all humans borrowed from Sora, all wisdom forged in 10+ years of badly building software. If you follow any of this advice seriously, congratulations — you’ve perfectly embodied Blame-Driven Development.

© 2025 Blame-Driven Development Quarterly. All rights reserved.