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Re:Shift Left Is the Tip of the Iceberg by MintChipMonk on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @09:54AM (#42194403)
> The concept is that, if you do needed things earlier in a product cycle, it will end up reducing your expense and time in the long run, even if it seems like it's taking longer for you to "get somewhere" earlier on.

Isn't ignoring the early steps that could save time later also known as false economy?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_economy

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Re:Shift Left Is the Tip of the Iceberg by marcosdumay on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @11:03AM (#42195188)
Ignoring earlier steps is the basis of Agile.

It's only a false economy if they are the correct steps. If it turns out that they are wrong, it's a very real one.

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