Different Quote by Andy Hertzfeld
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s Apple Macintosh Development, Andy Hertzfeld
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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