The simplest solution was cut for scope.
In the pursuit of staying “on track,” we often remove the one piece that makes the whole thing work. A reflection on scope, simplicity, and the high cost of partial bridges.
The plan is on time, the tickets are closed, and the user still can't cross the bridge.
The Moment of Inspiration
It began, as these things often do, with good intentions.
The team was refining user stories. There were too many. The sprint was full.
Something had to go.
Each story was debated, estimated, split, trimmed, and finally approved.
Except one small piece.
A connector.
A feature that didn’t fit neatly in any category.
“It’s not critical,” someone said. “We’ll handle it later.”