I used to picture my dream job as this: I work for an early-stage startup that recently raised a round. The business idea is promising, there’s much to build, everything seems possible, and we have time to prove the product-market fit. I join as the first engineer, lay the foundations, and pick the tech stack.
Can you imagine a better gig?

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Balancing the need for high-quality code and fast delivery is crucial for startup engineers. Over-engineering can lead to inefficiencies and delays, especially in early-stage startups. Focus on practical essentials, such as a solid CI/CD pipeline, a great local development environment, and clear guidelines for common tasks. Aim for the middle ground between over-engineering and quick, messy prototypes to maintain productivity and avoid long-term complications.

The Over-Engineering Pendulum

<p>Very good article. Honestly as I am getting older I think at the end of the day it does not matter if you are using some fancy new tech stack or older technology. What matters is if it serve it’s purpose and clients are happy with the product, which is reliable, receive updates and is just working well for them. It does not matter if you used latest tech stack with all the fancy stuff. Readability, reliability, learning, documentation and is what deserves respect, not the tech stack. Even older projects with older tech can be very well written and deserves respect to it’s authors.</p>
