> Why is all the winning software in every category slow and bloated and seemingly unconcerned with engineering excellence? 1. They are extremely aggressive ab

> Why is all the winning software in every category slow and bloated and seemingly unconcerned with engineering excellence? 1. They are extremely aggressive about coming to market fast. That's a good thing, yes. 2. They then let the project ossify because they view development as a cost center. Which is a bad thing. 3. Their endgame after being successful enough and can afford enough lawyers, they start proactively buying or shutting down potential competitors. The "marketing wins over quality (and slower) engineering" does apply, yes, but not throughout the entire lifecycle. It applies only in the very first phase.