Unveiling the Hidden Complexities of Feature Development

Juntao Qiu
ITNEXT
Published in
4 min readOct 30, 2023

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Introduction

When we look at a design mock-up, it’s easy to underestimate the complexity of turning that design into functional code. This post aims to shed light on the often-overlooked challenges developers face when implementing features based on design mock-ups.

The Illusion of the ‘Happy Path’

Design mock-ups usually depict the ideal user journey, often called the “happy path.” In this ideal scenario, everything works perfectly: buttons click, forms…

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