Is this a paradox in computer programming / software development/ system engineering ? "[Most improvements are

not improvements......because they seriously interfere with the synchronisation of the software development]"


(this could be worded better)

Is this a paradox in computer programming / software development/ system engineering ? "[Most improvements are
Yes it is an apparent paradox, developments do not only develop solutions. But also develop new problems. The real trick is to keep that in mind when planning.
Reply:First, I think the question needs to be stated more clearly:





I think the question is better stated with the first "improvements" replaced by the words "proposed changes", "intended improvements" or "changes intended as improvements".





Thus, the question is whether the following is a paradox:





"Most proposed improvements are do not improve the system because they interfere with the synchronization of the software development."





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Now that the question is clearer, here's my answer:





I think it's not a paradox, but rather a very good question to ask about the temporary cost of a given improvement.





If the synchronization costs are smaller than the benefits of the effects of the interference, then the change is an improvement.





If the synchronization costs are larger than the benefits of the effects of the interference, then the change is an interference.