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Q92 · Chapter 12 · Saves & first release

Cut complexity, not the core

Which three features could we postpone without damaging the first version?

PartialNew in Edition 3

The direction

If scope grows, cut system complexity before cutting the core loop. A system only needs enough implementation to demonstrate one meaningful interaction; the full ecosystem can remain open for later contributors or later iterations. Three exact postponed features have not been named yet.

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The original question’s prompt

This helps protect the core loop when production grows.

Examples in a prompt are not decisions unless the answer chooses them.

Still to decide in this chapter

Safe stopping points, save transfer, migration of old progress and three named postponed features remain open.

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