fail fast

The 'fail fast' approach is widely used in both programming and business to quickly identify issues and minimize wasted resources.

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Definition

(technical)A principle that stresses the importance of detecting and fixing errors early in the process.

In agile methodologies, teams are encouraged to fail fast to ensure that problems are identified and resolved promptly.

(general)A strategy that promotes quick experimentation and iteration to identify and discard unsuccessful ideas early.

Startups often adopt a fail fast approach to test the viability of their business models.

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