https://pconte.tech/tags/solution-completeness/Recent content in Solution Completeness on Patrick Contes blogHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 12 Jun 2025 22:20:32 +1000https://pconte.tech/p/perfect-vs-practical-how-to-know-when-an-it-solution-is-ready/Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:20:32 +1000https://pconte.tech/p/perfect-vs-practical-how-to-know-when-an-it-solution-is-ready/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Designing IT solutions is a challenging task. Not only do you need to take several factors into consideration, but you also need to understand the lifecycle of what you’re designing. Questions will inevitably pop into your head, like:</p> <ul> <li>How long does this solution need to last?</li> <li>Is it going to be perpetual?</li> <li>How do we handle high availability and disaster recovery?</li> <li>When will I know it&rsquo;s complete?</li> </ul> <p>That last point—<em>when will I know it&rsquo;s complete?</em>—can be ambiguous. Does it mean the solution is fully fleshed out and working at the desired end state? Or does it mean it&rsquo;s ready once a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has been constructed?</p>