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“IT historically goes for perfection. Many times there is the thinking that unless every business requirement, function or feature is implemented the solution will not be acceptable. It is easy to over-architect solutions and build much more than what the business would be happy with. Constructing…” quote by Randy A. Steinberg
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““IT historically goes for perfection. Many times there is the thinking that unless every business requirement, function or feature is implemented the solution will not be acceptable. It is easy to over-architect solutions and build much more than what the business would be happy with. Constructing more than what is really needed is a form of waste.””

Randy A. Steinberg

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pursuing perfect solutions leads to over‑architecting and waste; practical, lean designs better serve business needs.

In simple terms: Perfectionism creates wasteful over‑design.

Key Takeaway

Aim for practical, lean solutions.

Themes

architecture business efficiency waste design

Mood

pragmatic critical analytical

Type

Architecture:1 Business:1 Constructing:0 Build Business:0 Solutions Build:0 Constructing Really:0 Architect Solutions:0

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • product design
  • enterprise IT
  • startup planning
  • process improvement

Key Concepts

lean methodology project management value optimization risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is over‑architecting justified?
  • How to balance quality and scope?
A Different Perspective

Perfection can be necessary in safety‑critical fields.

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