Kent C. Dodds • 5/2/2021

Don't Solve Problems, Eliminate Them

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This article challenges the common human tendency to seek out and solve problems. It proposes a superior approach: eliminating problems entirely rather than creating solutions that require ongoing maintenance. Using examples from software development and business (like Tesla), it illustrates how problem elimination frees up resources and leads to more effective outcomes.

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