[Klathmon]

Yeah, when starting a new project I tend to write a POC, throw it out, make a ton of notes on the problem and possible solutions, write a second POC, throw it out again, refine my notes, make sure i really understand the problem and my solution is actually working, and if everything looks good, write it "for real".

[coredog64]

The management question, therefore, is not whether to build a pilot system and throw it away. You will do that. […] Hence plan to throw one away; you will, anyhow.

- Fred Brooks, "Mythical Man Month"