Abbreviations Quote by Guy Kawasaki
“Frequently, crashes are followed with a message like 'ID 02'. 'ID' is an abbreviation for idiosyncrasy and the number that follows indicates how many more months of testing the product should have had.”
About This Quote
The statement humorously defines “ID” as a placeholder for testing delays, highlighting how cryptic error messages can mask deeper product issues.
In simple terms: Error codes can hide real problems.
Key Takeaway
Don’t ignore cryptic messages; investigate root causes.
Themes
software development
quality assurance
communication
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- software releases
- bug triage
- customer support
- project management
Key Concepts
error handling
product testing
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps do you take when an error code appears?
- How can you improve transparency in testing reports?
A Different Perspective
Not all cryptic messages are intentional; some may be genuine abbreviations.
