Principle #4: Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
The epiphany of integration points is that they control product development and are the leverage points to improve the system. When timing of integration points slips, the project is in trouble.
—Dantar P. Oosterwal
In traditional, phase-gated development, investment costs begin immediately and accumulate until a Solution is delivered. Often, little to no actual value is provided before all of the committed Features are available or the program runs out of time or money. During development, it’s difficult to get any meaningful feedback, because the process just isn’t designed ...
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