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Startups Should Prioritize Malleable Code Over Perfect Code
Startups often waste time building perfect code for hypothetical futures, delaying validation of product-market fit. Malleable code, designed for easy change, enables rapid experimentation and pivoting. The key is to preserve optionality rather than over-engineer for scale that may never come.
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The advice is sound for early-stage startups, but ignores that technical debt from 'malleable' code can slow down later growth if not managed.
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