Every problem deserves thought
It's tempting to judge a problem too small to take seriously — that's rarely the right instinct.
The size of the problem isn't the size of its solution
A tiny problem can have an equally simple solution, which doesn't make it any less worth addressing rigorously. Many useful objects made at RDF started from repeated annoyance rather than a drive to innovate, which takes nothing away from their real usefulness.
What that means in practice
Every request, however modest it seems, gets the same starting attention: understanding precisely why the problem exists, in what context it repeats, before proposing anything. This understanding stage avoids building a poorly targeted answer that wouldn't really fix the original annoyance.
Frequently asked questions
Does a small problem really deserve a full project?
Yes, if it repeats and genuinely gets in the way of using an object, the technical solution is worth studying seriously.
How do I know if a problem is worth solving?
If it comes up regularly in your daily use, that's already enough signal to look into it.