Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Principle of Good Enough

The principle of good enough (sometimes abbreviated to POGE) is a rule for software and systems design. It favours quick-and-simple (but potentially extensible) designs over elaborate systems designed by committees. Once the quick-and-simple design is deployed, it can then evolve as needed, driven by user requirements. ~ Wikipedia
Adequate for the task,
tolerable, satisfactory —
acceptable. Ninety-five
of a hundred, better than average.
Who could fault good enough?
Only those who choose not to settle,
who accept only top-notch,
who demand consummate magnificence.
Just folks who know
the greatest deterrent to the best
is good enough.

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