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“But typically for a project like the Mac, the size we had was pretty good. And it has different stages. The team grows as you have to write manuals and do testing... though the Mac had no formal testing.” quote by Andy Hertzfeld
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“But typically for a project like the Mac, the size we had was pretty good. And it has different stages. The team grows as you have to write manuals and do testing... though the Mac had no formal testing.”

Andy Hertzfeld

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Project size and stages dictate team growth and documentation needs; informal testing can be risky.

In simple terms: Project scale drives team expansion and process rigor.

Key Takeaway

Plan documentation and testing early.

Themes

software development project management team dynamics

Mood

pragmatic cautious

Type

advice technical

When to use this quote

  • startup launches
  • software releases
  • team scaling

Key Concepts

scalability process maturity risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you ensure quality as your project grows?
  • When should testing become formal?
A Different Perspective

Skipping formal testing can lead to hidden defects.

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