software development is not the only place this happens.
there is a concerto of sorts that develops subjectively as attunement or attenuation occurs and workflow then maximizes efficiency.
This occurs with high pace physical occupations, as there is a "zen like state' that allows everyone to move fast without breaking things, themselves, or coworkers.
when somthing unexpected comes up, it has potentially fatal consequences, even disruption of development headspace can have fatal consequences depending on what the project entails.