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by DuncanIdaho 5267 days ago
Second system effect is a possibility. Not a mandatory trap for any team doing a second iteration of their product.

All it takes is for a single person on the team to be aware of the risk and to warn his colleagues.

I would also argue that Justin.tv has enough experienced engineers to avoid the SSE.

SSE is a kind of trap that preys on ignorant and inexperienced.