The rule that breaks most software projects Most teams lose months building features nobody asked for. The fix is one decision made before you write a line of code.

The rule that breaks most software projects

Most teams lose months building features nobody asked for. The fix is one decision made before you write a line of code.

Build the minimal viable product for what you actually need. Nothing more. Scope creep starts the moment you say "while we're at it."

Don't build the whole thing. Ever. Not upfront. Complexity compounds. Every extra feature you ship early is a feature you'll maintain forever.

Expand only when viability is proven. Real usage data beats any roadmap. Let the product tell you what to build next.

This is the architecture decision that changes how you ship. The rule most teams know and almost none follow.