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SYSE.39:8 - Common Anti-Patterns and How to Avoid Them

MisuseRepair
Fewer tickets means less work.Compare the whole task, including user and other-provider effort.
Automate a recurring symptom indefinitely.Inspect the cause and retain the workaround’s cost and limits.
Treat every manual action as a defect.Identify its contribution and whether human judgment remains necessary.
Count only the successful automatic path.Include exceptions, failed attempts, support and maintenance.