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The post explores the experiences of two engineering teams, one of which failed with a costly project whereas the other prioritized a working product and achieved success.

A tale of two engineering teams

Nice article - it emphasizes the importance of delivering functional, value-adding products to end users above all else.
Prioritizing a working product over perfect engineering is a reflection of real-world constraints—time, resources, and the ever-changing needs of users. Especially in the early stages of product development, the focus should indeed be on validation and learning: Does the product meet a real need? Is it usable? Does it provide value? These questions are far more critical than whether the codebase is a efficient or written well. Wdyt?
Any examples you from experience?