Too much information Quote by Gerald M. Weinberg
““Good testing involves balancing the need to mitigate risk against the risk of trying to gather too much information.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Computer Programming, Gerald M. Weinberg, 1971
Testing must weigh the danger of missing bugs against the cost of excessive data collection.
In simple terms: Balance risk reduction with information overload.
Key Takeaway
Find the right amount of testing.
Themes
risk management
testing
information overload
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- software development
- quality assurance
- project planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
software engineering
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How much testing is enough?
- When does extra data hurt?
A Different Perspective
Too much data can slow progress and increase cost.
