Speed is only useful if you're going in the right direction
8 hours ago
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- #Software Engineering
- Speed without direction leads to wasted effort; teams must prioritize understanding the problem before building.
- Rework due to unclear direction imposes costs in time, morale, and opportunity, highlighting the need for upfront clarity.
- Effective direction comes from asking critical questions about the real problem, success metrics, simplicity, and trade-offs.
- Speed should result from good direction, not be a primary goal; clear thinking enables faster, more efficient execution.
- AI tools lower the cost of building but raise the stakes for poor direction, making understanding even more crucial.