Architecture Quote by Randy A. Steinberg
““IT historically goes for perfection. Many times there is the thinking that unless every business requirement, function or feature is implemented the solution will not be acceptable. It is easy to over-architect solutions and build much more than what the business would be happy with. Constructing more than what is really needed is a form of waste.””
About This Quote
Pursuing perfect solutions leads to over‑architecting and waste; practical, lean designs better serve business needs.
In simple terms: Perfectionism creates wasteful over‑design.
Key Takeaway
Aim for practical, lean solutions.
Themes
architecture
business
efficiency
waste
design
Mood
pragmatic
critical
analytical
Type
Architecture:1
Business:1
Constructing:0
Build Business:0
Solutions Build:0
Constructing Really:0
Architect Solutions:0
When to use this quote
- software development
- product design
- enterprise IT
- startup planning
- process improvement
Key Concepts
lean methodology
project management
value optimization
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- When is over‑architecting justified?
- How to balance quality and scope?
A Different Perspective
Perfection can be necessary in safety‑critical fields.
