Why Rushing Software Development Can Sink Your Startup
The hidden risks of pushing developers too hard — and why taking the time to do it right builds lasting success
In a fast-paced world of startups, the mantra often seems to be “move fast and break things”. While speed is crucial, applying undue pressure on software developers to deliver a project within an unreasonably short time can backfire.
Having worked with different software developers on startup projects, I’ve observed some risk factors that pose a great risk to software development.
Risks of Rushing Software Development Process
- Compromised Quality
Software development is about building a product that works reliably, user-friendly, scalable, and maintainable.
I’ve heard software developers push a feature they didn’t subject to testing to production for users. To meet timelines, developers skipped some quality assurance due process.
Rushing developers could lead to
- Poorly written codes,
- Poor software architecture design patterns: Developers’ roles…
