Most Bugs Aren't Code Problems—They're Caused by Unclear Requirements

Most software bugs stem not from complex code but from unclear requirements and inadequate documentation. This piece advocates spending just 10 minutes before coding to document goals, success criteria, edge cases, and rollout plans—a simple practice that catches gaps early, streamlines reviews, and eliminates preventable debugging. By shifting quality assurance upstream, teams prevent bugs far more cost-effectively than fixing them post-deployment.