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Rameez Kakodker
PTOTD#75

Less software is better for you and the team.

Thoughts on the PTOTD

Knee jerk reactions to any problem, especially those raised by key stakeholders, is to build a solution. After a point in your products lifecycle, more features do not mean more revenue. It actually slows down the pace of development. When prioritizing, take into account maintenance and operating costs.

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