👉 Pop engineering refers to the practice of making software or systems more complex and feature-rich than necessary for their intended purpose, often to impress stakeholders or meet ambitious project goals. This can involve adding unnecessary functionalities, intricate workarounds, or overly elaborate user interfaces that do not significantly enhance the core functionality or performance. While it may initially seem beneficial for showcasing technical prowess or meeting deadlines, pop engineering can lead to increased maintenance costs, reduced performance, and a less user-friendly experience. It often results in technical debt, making future updates and bug fixes more challenging and time-consuming.
