The Aggregation of Marginal Gains

· Weblog Rogueamoeba · July 7, 2026, 4:48 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the principle of 'aggregation of marginal gains' applied to software development at Rogue Amoeba, emphasizing consistent improvements in quality over time. It draws parallels to the success of the British cycling team under coach Dave Brailsford, suggesting that incremental changes can lead to significant advancements in product quality.
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