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THE FAKE DOUBLE DIAMOND IS DEAD. THE REAL DOUBLE DIAMOND IS IMMORTAL

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Summary from the TLDR Product newsletter

The product development dichotomy between upfront definition and continuous iteration is a false choice. True innovation requires balancing upfront discovery with ongoing observation within a cohesive system. Relying on artificial shortcuts or AI-driven alignment ultimately degrades software quality and prevents teams from solving complex problems.