Panic-Driven Development (PDD)

Panic Driven Development (PDD)
The abandonment of good development practices by a company or individual in order to react to a perceived external threat or future risk.

Example: "We started a PDD cycle because other companies are using AI to get ahead of us."

James Pearce

15th July 2026

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