Implementation Quote by Fred Brooks
“Plan to throw one (implementation) away; you will, anyhow.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mythical Man-Month, 1975
Software design should anticipate that early implementations will be discarded in favor of better solutions.
In simple terms: Expect early code to be replaced.
Key Takeaway
Plan for iteration and discard.
Themes
software engineering
iteration
design
risk management
Mood
pragmatic
realistic
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- code reviews
- prototype development
Key Concepts
agile
refactoring
technical debt
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you design for easy replacement?
- What criteria decide when to discard?
A Different Perspective
Discarding early work can waste resources if not managed.
