Backwards Compatibility Propels You Forward with Agility

Speed. Spring Forward with Speed.

Backwards Compatibility is a term in software, where a feature or the software itself is usable with older models of hardware or software. For example, if Apple releases a new OS (Operating System), its Backward Compatibility will be determined if it can work with older models of laptop or tablets or phones, aka hardware. This is also relevant with software to software version compatibility.

Being Backwards Compatible, able to be resourceful and work with what you have, keeps you sharp and creative with enhanced problem solving skills.

People have learned over time to check first if a new software update will be good for the current phone or computer they own. Because if they update their software to the latest, and it doesn't work with their "older" phone or computer, then it's not an upgrade. Updating to the latest software in this case would only cause more problems and could mess up your current workflow. The supposed upgrade would cause a downgrade and more downtime.

Being Backwards Compatible, as a person using tools, technology, AI, and computers and the like, to do work, is more about you being resourceful.

When you work with "older" tools, analog or older software, or through more conventional ways, the process can have the same effect as "reverse engineering" or re-wiring electricity or electrical flow to make things work again, or rewiring your brain to overcome trauma, which can give extra benefits when you go through this challenge.

Being Backwards Compatible means you are Resourceful and Resilient.

You are not limited by the lack of tools.

Anything can be a tool that you can use to solve a problem.

You are not stuck when suddenly the familiar tools become unavailable.

Imagine a pull-back car. 

The Pull-Back Car Technique

How to Spring back Forward with greater speed.

When you're not limited by the latest technology or the lack thereof, and you find ways to execute with what's available for you, even the search for solutions in your current situation, is you pulling back, so you can spring back forward with greater speed, as soon as more things become accessible for you.

There is less deliberation and more execution now that you've realized how you can utilize a tool during your downtime. Less second-guessing this time. And that's how you propel forward and move faster with greater speed.

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My name is Charity. I run charityworks | art & design studio.

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