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Re:Yagni (2015) by paulddraper on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @12:50AM (#17755662)
An essential distinction is the difficulty differential.

How much more expensive are options X, Y, and Z in the future compared to now?

How much more expensive is a correct data model in the future compared to now?

If it has a 50% chance of being needed in the next two years and will be 10% harder by then, YAGNI.

If it has a 50% chance of being needed in the next two years and will be 1000% harder by the then, do it now.

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