Yes, having to actively think about all of the implications all of the time often leads to analysis paralysis. Automated tests often can alleviate this burden.

Yes, having to actively think about all of the implications all of the time often leads to analysis paralysis. Automated tests often can alleviate this burden. It's often better to go quickly go down a path and see how it plays out, opposed to sitting there and thinking about something for a long time. When you move forward, problems and things you didn't think about become obvious.