Architecture-first vs problem-first: what five months of over-engineering looks like

The article delves into the pitfalls of over-engineering a project for five months, focusing on the tension between creating a perfect architecture and solving an immediate problem. The author reflects on the initial motivations that drove the project—curiosity, technical challenge, and a desire to improve user experience—but ultimately questions the value of the extensive architecture when the end product may not be used. This piece underscores the importance of balancing technical perfection with practical utility, highlighting how sometimes simpler, more direct solutions might be more effective and user-friendly.