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How do you get past the Analysis to Paralysis when working on a new project?

I've been struggling with how to get my project going. I've got an old software package that is in need of desparate rewrite. I haven't compiled the source code since 2004. It still sells, it's stable ...
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For in-house programmers (non-project managers), do you normally receive project instructions written out in advance?

I'm fairly new to working as a programmer, at least working as a regular employee in-house for a company. I often become frustrated with my company's management style as they basically just pick out ...
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Whats the longest amount of time you have spent on one project?

1,2,5 years. Im a relative novice, so I've never spent more than about 6 months developing one project, however I work with some people who have spent 5 years plus developing just one app (I think it ...