Draft pattern
The Temporary Fix Becomes the Platform
A workaround survives long enough to become critical infrastructure.
How it starts
Something urgent needs a practical answer. The fix is cheaper than waiting for the proper route.
How it drifts
People build habits, reports and dependencies around the workaround. Removing it becomes riskier than keeping it.
What to watch
Watch for temporary scripts, shared spreadsheets, manual exports or side channels that quietly become mandatory.
Questions worth asking
- What would break if this fix disappeared tomorrow?
- Who owns the risk now?
- What is the retirement path?
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