Product Launches Often Lead to Burnout; Iterative Development Preferred

The initial phase of launching a new product often demands that development teams bring every feature to a shippable state concurrently, which can be a significant source of stress and lead to burnout. This all-encompassing effort is a common hurdle in product development. However, once this demanding initial launch phase is complete, the development process can shift to a more manageable and sustainable model. Teams can then focus on improving individual features one at a time, shipping those improvements, and then moving on to the next item. This iterative approach is often seen as a more effective and less taxing way to build and refine products.