"Maybe later" was a feature
a day ago
- #software development
- #AI impact
- #product strategy
- The most valuable code is often the code that was never written, as unbuilt backlog features may become irrelevant or legacy cruft over time.
- Choosing not to build certain features accelerates a team and prioritizes what truly matters, making 'not building' a powerful strategy.
- AI is improving and may lead to more code being written for previously low-priority backlog items, potentially increasing complexity.
- AI-generated code can be hard to read, and there's a risk of codebases becoming illegible to humans, relying solely on AI interaction.
- Removing unnecessary code is challenging to justify, as it's often seen as non-productive, even though it can be a net positive.