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The "We'll Fix It Later" Trap

The "We'll Fix It Later" Trap

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 Edie Woelfle, the Fractional CTO and Founder of Keiboarder, discusses the cost of shortcuts in software development in this episode of 'The Missing Kei'. She explains how "fix it later" is the go-to phrase of many developers, which often results in a range of problems known as technical debt. Using a house without a foundation as an analogy, Edie explores how skipping critical steps in development leads to recurrent issues, thereby stifling growth. She also narrates a cautionary tale about a startup that paid heavily by skipping tests for complex calculations in its product. She advocates for building a system right the first time, even if simple, and provides practical tips to avoid falling into this trap, such as automated testing, proper documentation, planning for growth, and concertedly focusing on core problems. She teases the topic for the next episode about the crucial aspect of product development: 'What's an MVP and Why Do You Need One?' Edie signs off by encouraging listeners to keep their tech tidy and their shortcuts short-lived.
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