The principle of good enough or "good enough" principle is a rule in
software and
systems design. It indicates that consumers will use products that are good enough for their requirements, despite the availability of more advanced technology.
See also
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80:20 rule
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Heuristic
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KISS principle
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Minimalism (computing)
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Perfect is the enemy of good
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Proof of concept
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Rule of thumb
In English, the phrase ''rule of thumb'' refers to an approximate method for doing something, based on practical experience rather than theory. This usage of the phrase can be traced back to the 17th century and has been associated with various t ...
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Satisficing
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Worse is Better
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You aren't gonna need it
References
''Software Craftsmanship: The New Imperative'''Creating a Software Engineering Culture''''Fundamental Concepts for the Software Quality Engineer, Volume 2''''Software Creativity 2.0''''Software War Stories: Case Studies in Software Management''
External links
"The New Mantra of Tech: It's Good Enough"(
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