Principlev1

Identify system bottlenecks by running removal tests that

Identify system bottlenecks by running removal tests that ask which single node or connection failures would make specific functions impossible rather than merely slower.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from The behavior of a system arises from its structure, not from (system behavior arises from structure) and A production system produces results; roughly 94% of (production problems are system problems). The principle prescribes a diagnostic method (removal tests) that follows from understanding that bottlenecks are structural features. It's actionable and general across multiple system types.

Source Lessons

L-0258

Bottleneck relationships create fragility

When everything must flow through a single connection that connection is a critical vulnerability.

Connections

Derived From (2)

AxiomThe behavior of a system arises from its structure, not from AxiomA production system produces results; roughly 94% of

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