Stress-driven-development Memes

Managers when developers mention TDD (Test-Driven Development): visible discomfort, sweating, existential dread. But mention SDD (Stress-Driven Development)? Suddenly they're grinning ear to ear like they just discovered the secret to infinite productivity. Because why would you want your team writing tests before code when you could just add impossible deadlines, constantly shifting requirements, and a sprinkle of panic? Who needs code quality when you have cortisol? TDD requires planning, time, and understanding that quality matters. SDD just requires a calendar and the ability to say "we need this yesterday." Guess which one fits better in a quarterly earnings report?