Normal people don't understand this concept; they believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Engineers often add features to working systems, unlike normal people who avoid fixing what isn't broken.
- In plain terms
- Engineers add features even when things work fine.
- What can you take from it?
- Feature creep often comes from technical enthusiasm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is more too much?
- How do you define enough?
Another view
It generalizes engineers as always wanting more.
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