Bugs Quote by Alan Turing
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“Up to a point, it is better to just let the snags [bugs] be there than to spend such time in design that there are none.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Alan Turing on Software Engineering, 1949
Accepting minor bugs can be more efficient than over‑engineering to eliminate every flaw.
In simple terms: Sometimes tolerate small bugs instead of over‑engineering.
Key Takeaway
Balance effort and perfection.
Themes
software development
pragmatism
quality control
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product design
Key Concepts
Technical debt
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it worth fixing a bug?
- How do you decide acceptable risk?
A Different Perspective
Over‑fixing can waste resources.
