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I like this but I don't understand one part under "Saying OK"

*sometimes probably best just not tell project manager and do it 80/20 way.*

Does 80/20 in this context mean that we'll implement 80% of what is asked for an leave out the remaining complex parts?



Kind of, and it usually works. Even as a founder you can trick yourself into doing things that way. I've found that 20/80, Pareto style, is even better. 20% of the features can achieve 80% of the sales, and you'll be a lot happier if you're not constantly chasing the long tail.


You do 80% of the functionality with 20% of the required code and pretend that this is what the project manager asked for. Likely they'll never notice the missing bits which may have seemed like a good idea at the time .If they insist you do 80% of what remains with another 20% of the code.

But with some luck your project managers' butterfly mind will have flitted on to greener pastures and everybody is happy. No need for Grug to reach for his club (while remaining calm).


80% of the features/details for 20% of the code/complexity. Even minor tweaks can have an outsized effect on the final code. A large part of my job is doing this in such a way that satisfies the stakeholders.


More or less and it usually gets the job done. The last 20% can be a real time suck if it isn't managed properly.

What you don't want is for the last 20% to occupy 80% of the time.




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