If you are implementing a workaround, then that is a potential opportunity to solve a root problem deep in the architecture. The point being made is that going

If you are implementing a workaround, then that is a potential opportunity to solve a root problem deep in the architecture. The point being made is that going in to fix that root cause because you think that there will be a need for workarounds in the future is premature and can cause problems and unnecessarily break working code.