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“In general, the longer you wait before fixing a bug, the costlier (in time and money) it is to fix.” quote by Joel Spolsky
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““In general, the longer you wait before fixing a bug, the costlier (in time and money) it is to fix.””

Joel Spolsky

About This Quote

Source Blog: Joel on Software, 2000

Delaying bug fixes increases their cost in time and money.

In simple terms: Fix bugs early to save resources.

Key Takeaway

Address bugs promptly.

Themes

software development maintenance cost management efficiency

Mood

practical focused

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • software projects
  • startup development

Key Concepts

bug fixing technical debt project timelines

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize bug fixing?
  • What processes reduce bug‑fix delays?
A Different Perspective

Early fixes may disrupt short‑term schedules.

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