Context and Solutions

Context and Solutions

When the context changes, the solution has to change as well.

For example: Context = long distance travel on the ground.

  • Wheels are a fantastic solution for this.

However, when the context changes to long distance travel on water,

  • the 'Wheel' solution is no longer as good. We need to rethink the strategy. We need to start thinking about propellers and fins.

In both cases - we're considering the same goal (long distance travel) - but we're taking different methods to reach a similar goal given the change in landscape. Our solutions/mechanisms need to change when the context shifts.

Solutions are not adapted based on the goal, but rather the means of getting to that goal.

Solutions on make sense in the context of how they are deployed. Change the context, change the solution.