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5 points by gangorgasm a year ago · 2 comments

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thunderbong a year ago

From the article -

> It refers to the argument that software quality does not necessarily increase with functionality: that there is a point where less functionality ("worse") is a preferable option ("better") in terms of practicality and usability.

I only recall this phrase being used in terms of a compromise e.g. "we don't have time to finish everything, so let's ship it as it is because 'worse is better'".

Good to see the actual origin of the term.

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