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The document emphasizes the importance of minimizing premature optimization and perfectionism in product design. It advocates for a focus on building minimum viable products (MVPs) through iterative design and regular delivery. The key principles include shipping early, shipping often, and creating a habit of progress through continuous improvement.

Ben Scoﬁeld / @bscoﬁeld
D8 / 5 Feb 2011

Ship It

if
PREMATURE
OPTIMIZATION
is the root of all evil

focused
reusable

THINK SMALL
evolvable
launchable

Ben Scoﬁeld / @bscoﬁeld
D8 / 5 Feb 2011

Shipped. http://spkr8.com/t/5515
http://benscoﬁeld.com
Thanks! http://heroku.com

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