Impact vs Effort

Domain: Software Engineering

🎯 Motivation

A framework for prioritization: high impact + low effort = do first. Low impact + high effort = skip.

📋 Concrete Example

Matrix: Fix login bug (high impact, low effort) = DO NOW. Rewrite architecture (high impact, high effort) = PLAN. Change font (low impact, low effort) = MAYBE. Add chat (low impact, high effort) = SKIP.

🔗 Analogy

Impact vs effort is like choosing which homework to do first - math assignment (high impact on grade, low effort) = do first. Rewrite notes (low impact, high effort) = skip. Maximize impact per effort.