Maintenance Quote by Andrew Hunt
““Most people assume that maintenance begins when an application is released, that maintenance means fixing bugs and enhancing features. We think these people are wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pragmatic Programmer, 1999
Maintenance is an ongoing, proactive discipline that starts at design, not just after release, encompassing continuous improvement and adaptation.
In simple terms: Maintenance begins at design, not after release.
Key Takeaway
Plan for change from the start.
Themes
software development
maintenance
design
process
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- project planning
- code reviews
- deployment pipelines
- post‑release support
Key Concepts
engineering
agile
quality assurance
Questions to Reflect On
- What design choices can simplify future maintenance?
- How do you allocate resources for ongoing upkeep?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting early maintenance can increase technical debt.
