Killing Your Product with More Features | Maarten Dalmijn | Beyond Coding Podcast #148

Explore the pitfalls of feature overload with Maarten, as we discuss why less is often more in product development. Learn the value of simplicity in software and how to avoid the common trap of adding too many features. Connect with Maarten Dalmijn: https://linkedin.com/in/maarten-dalmijn https://www.dalmyn.com https://mdalmijn.com OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:26 - Maarten writing a movie script 00:02:41 - Maarten's journey in tech 00:05:19 - The value of staying with domains 00:07:28 - Learning about domains 00:09:16 - Perfect requirements don't exist 00:10:51 - Frankenstein products 00:12:11 - Removing features 00:14:27 - We hate losing stuff 00:16:04 - Simple software is hard 00:18:35 - Rapid A/B testing 00:19:48 - Throwing away code 00:21:01 - Humans are complex 00:22:16 - No one found out when we removed this 00:24:06 - Facilitating conversations 00:26:36 - Do cheap small experiments 00:29:50 - There is no perfect information 00:31:33 - Disagreements and losing someone 00:33:27 - Building trust and changing directions 00:36:33 - Make big decisions fast and early 00:39:49 - Developers like shiny new things 00:42:11 - Feature-complete and clean up 00:44:34 - The best code, is no code 00:46:25 - Cleaning up is part of the job 00:47:47 - The dark side of refactoring 00:50:22 - Final thoughts #Software #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/