They're using the word "tautology" as a sort of ironic joke. I agree that they should have chosen "virtuous cycle" instead. "Tautology" is too cute, cute enoug

They're using the word "tautology" as a sort of ironic joke. I agree that they should have chosen "virtuous cycle" instead. "Tautology" is too cute, cute enough to be misleading. I clicked through to the article expecting it to be some kind of rant about how you Should Never Release Software Before It Is "Done".