Software Can Be Finished

9 hours ago

The concept of 'finished software' is introduced as an idea to consider, not necessarily a goal to achieve.
Finished software is defined as feature complete, secure, and standalone with minimal dependencies.
Examples of finished software include the Nintendo Gameboy, embedded systems, and small JavaScript apps.
Key considerations for creating finished software include understanding requirements, keeping scope small, reducing dependencies, producing static output, and increasing quality assurance.
The article emphasizes that while finished software may not be practical for all projects, the principles can inspire better software development practices.

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