[hyperpallium]

Extreme programming's "tracer bullet" is sort of a way around this, by implementing a minimal subset of functionality all the way though, so it "works".

The diminishing routines then come when expanding each stage. But at least you have the encouragement of being in post-phase-transition. This is like a MVP or Mark Cerny's "Method", but for motivation, not evaluation.

also, straw that broke the camel's back