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“Release early. Release often. And listen to your customers.” quote by Eric S. Raymond
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“Release early. Release often. And listen to your customers.”

Eric S. Raymond

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Cathedral and the Bazaar, 1999

Advocates rapid, frequent releases and listening to users for better software.

In simple terms: Release often and heed users.

Key Takeaway

Iterate quickly, stay user‑focused.

Themes

software development agile user feedback

Mood

practical motivational

Type

business technical

When to use this quote

  • startup product cycles
  • app updates
  • customer support
  • market testing

Key Concepts

open source continuous delivery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance speed with quality?
  • What feedback loops improve your product?
A Different Perspective

Frequent releases can cause instability if not managed.

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