Design Quote by Glenford Myers
“We try to solve the problem by rushing through the design process so that enough time is left at the end of the project to uncover the errors that were made because we rushed through the design process”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Software Testing, 1979
Rushing design to save time leads to later errors, undermining project quality.
In simple terms: Hurrying design creates costly mistakes later.
Key Takeaway
Plan thoroughly before execution.
Themes
software development
project management
quality
risk
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
process
strategic
When to use this quote
- software projects
- product launches
- engineering teams
- deadline pressure
Key Concepts
design
testing
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can early testing reduce later rework?
- What balance of speed and rigor is optimal?
A Different Perspective
May ignore necessary flexibility.
