Marathon mode

It's a marathon, not a sprint - we build for the long term

Principle

At NFCtron, we approach development as a marathon, not a sprint. This means we focus on sustainable, long-term development instead of quick, short-term solutions.

What It Means in Practice

Sustainable Development

• We build systems that last long-term
• We prefer quality over speed
• We invest in architecture and best practices

Long-term Perspective

• We make decisions with the future in mind, not just the present
• We build foundations that allow us to grow
• We plan for scalability and sustainability

Balance

• We don't burn out - we maintain a healthy pace
• We invest in processes and tools that save us time in the long run
• We maintain code and documentation quality

What It's Not

❌ It's Not About Slowness

• It doesn't mean we're slow
• It doesn't mean we're not agile
• It doesn't mean we don't solve urgent problems

✅ It's About Sustainability

• It means we build for the long term
• It means we invest in quality
• It means we don't burn ourselves out

Examples in Practice

Architecture

• We invest in good architecture from the start
• We refactor continuously, not just when necessary
• We document to save time in the future

Processes

• We set up processes that save us time long-term
• We invest in automation
• We build knowledge in the team

Quality

• Code reviews are important for long-term quality
• Testing saves time when fixing bugs
• Documentation helps new team members

Related Principles

• Build it ourselves - own solutions for long-term control