Software - Cynical

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PublishedJun 2, 2025

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Software - Cynical

The best time to abandon cynical software was ten years ago. The second-best time is the next time an app asks you to "Rate us 5 stars" before it lets you save your document.

Here is a guide to adopting a "cynical" approach to build more resilient software: 1. The Core Philosophy: Defensive Pessimism Expect the worst cynical software

What does earnest software look like?

Look at a modern enterprise SaaS application. To reset a password, you must: The best time to abandon cynical software was ten years ago

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