Anti-Pattern
A common solution to a recurring problem that is ineffective and counterproductive, often resulting in negative consequences.
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Feature Bloat
The excessive addition of features in a product, often leading to complexity and reduced usability.
Law of the Instrument
Also known as "Maslow's Hammer," a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or method, often summarized as "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.".
Repetition Blindness
A phenomenon where people fail to recognize a repeated item in a visual sequence, impacting information processing and perception.
Feature Factory
A term used to describe an organization focused on continuously shipping new features, often at the expense of quality, user experience, or business value.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
The tendency for individuals to continue a behavior or endeavor as a result of previously invested resources (time, money, or effort) rather than future potential benefits.
Irrational Escalation
The phenomenon where people continue a failing course of action due to the amount of resources already invested.
Surrogation
The process by which a measure or metric comes to replace the underlying objective it is intended to represent, leading to distorted decision-making.
Founder’s Mentality
A mindset and approach that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, passion for improvement, and deep sense of ownership typically associated with a company's founders.