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Throwaway Functional Prototypes are a Waste of Time

Throwaway Functional Prototypes are a Waste of Time

4 min read SystemDesign
Picture this, your company wants to wow a new customer by presenting them with a prototype (or MVP?) of their next product. The business goal isn’t necessarily to ship – the app will likely not see real users, yet – but rather to build trust with the customer.
Security Theater: How to Choose Your Battles

Security Theater: How to Choose Your Battles

4 min read Security
When you do things that only create an illusion of security, without actually improving it in any way, you are participating in security theater. This can lead to a counter-effect that actually decreases your security in the worst case or just lead to a big waste of time in the best case.