Quality > Speed > Scope

23 Feb 2025 in Business

In the world of product development, prioritization is everything. Should we optimize for quality, ship as fast as possible, or build as many features as we can?

  1. Never compromise on quality.
    A product that doesn’t work well, isn’t reliable, or doesn’t meet user expectations will ultimately fail. It doesn't matter how quickly you ship it or how many features it has. Users won’t stick around for a bad experience. A great product that solves a real problem with elegance and consistency will always win in the long run.

  2. Never compromise on speed.
    Perfect is the enemy of good. If you’re not shipping, all the work you've done so far is delivering zero value. It’s easy to get caught up in refining every detail, but a product that never sees the light of day doesn’t help anyone. Shipping fast ensures that you’re constantly learning, iterating, and improving based on real-world feedback.

  3. Compromise on scope.
    Instead of trying to build everything at once, focus on solving a narrow use case extremely well. Identify the core problem your users face, build the simplest and most effective solution for it, and get it in their hands as soon as possible. A great MVP isn’t about having the most features; it’s about having the right ones.

Then, iterate relentlessly. Ship, learn, refine, and ship again. Small, incremental progress compounds over time.

If you follow this approach consistently, you’ll be amazed at what kind of product you can build in just six months. The best products don’t emerge from grand, ambitious plans. They evolve through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.