Stop Calling It "Engineering Excellence". You're Just

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Ditch the 'engineering excellence' buzzword and focus on shipping working software to deliver real value

intermediate Published 10 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Delete unused repositories on GitHub to declutter your portfolio
  2. Set a 'ship it' deadline for a stalled project to regain momentum
  3. Configure your project management tool to track progress, not just plans
  4. Test your minimum viable product (MVP) with real users to gather feedback
  5. Apply the 80/20 rule to focus on high-impact features, not perfection
Who Needs to Know This

Developers, product managers, and team leads can benefit from this mindset shift to prioritize delivery over perfection

Key Insight

💡 Shipping working software is more important than striving for perfection

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Key Takeaways

Ditch the 'engineering excellence' buzzword and focus on shipping working software to deliver real value

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If you look at your GitHub right now, you likely have a graveyard of half-finished, "next big thing"...
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