Integrate early

Integration is where we bring together separate parts of a system.

When things come together, problems appear: performance problems, stability problems, electromagnetic noise issues, mechanical interference, incompatibilities, manufacturing issues, usability issues, aesthetic issues, etc.

It is much better to discover these problems early, and the only way to do this is to integrate everything early in the project. And the only way this happens is if it is prioritized by management and supported by process.

Iterate Hardware Like Software