methodology

Minimal Communication

Minimal Communication is a software development methodology that emphasizes reducing unnecessary communication and documentation to focus on essential information and efficient collaboration. It aims to streamline processes by avoiding over-communication, which can lead to delays and confusion, while ensuring that critical details are clearly conveyed. This approach is often applied in agile or lean environments to enhance productivity and reduce overhead.

Also known as: Minimalist Communication, Lean Communication, Essential Communication, Reduced Communication, Min Comm

🧊Why learn Minimal Communication?

Developers should adopt Minimal Communication when working in fast-paced, iterative projects where excessive meetings or documentation can hinder progress, such as in startups or small teams using agile frameworks. It is particularly useful for reducing noise in remote or distributed teams, allowing for clearer focus on coding and problem-solving, and can help prevent information overload that slows down decision-making.