There comes a time in every young company’s life, perhaps right around the time that it goes from one person to two, when it becomes time to get the first server. The legendary first server … the one that will house all the initial code, run the first builds, and probably handle your email, website, wiki, bug tracker, and MP3 collection too.

Getting a bunch of engineers on the same page about anything has been likened to 'herding cats'. Getting them to agree on a development platform and language standards may as well be likened to 'herding tigers'. Read the fictional story of Global Amalgamated Worldwide Designs (GAWD) and learn why you should probably spend the energy.