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Oct 9, 2016 at 14:40
Perfection & Feedback Loops or: why worse is better https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/esug/perfection-feedback-loops-or-why-worse-is-better (on the striving for perfection vs iteration)
Perfection & Feedback Loops or: why worse is better
Perfection & Feedback Loops or: why worse is better
The document discusses the concept of perfection and feedback loops. Some key points: - Perfection does not exist as context and problems are constantly changing. Feedback loops are more important than trying to build a perfect solution. - Exponential growth means problems can increase enormously over time, so waiting for perfection means missing opportunities for improvement. - Systems that incorporate feedback through iterative improvements can surpass "finished" solutions that lack feedback. Open source and agile development are examples. - To build effective systems, focus on feedback loops rather than distant goals, and accept imperfection as progress is made through small iterative changes. - Download as a PDF or view online for free

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